British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE with Ellis Lane...
9 years ago by Gloucestershire EchoThe months of selecting Lions squads and attempting to second guess what Warren Gatland might be thinking are over. Today at midday the Lions head coach will announce his squad to tour New Zealand on...
Comment: The Lions is meant to unite rather than divide - real rugby fans should remember that
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe pitchforks are being sharpened and the angry mobs swelling ahead of the Lions squad announcement on Wednesday afternoon.
10 Classic British & Irish Lions Tries ahead of 2017 squad announcement
9 years ago by Rugby DumpWarren Gatland will today announce the touring squad for the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. The Lions will embark on a 10-match campaign, beginning on 3rd June against New Zealand Barbarians...
Peter Jackson: Dylan must hope Lions history isn’t repeated
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperThe Lions leave the England captain at home, pick his Irish counterpart instead for the series in New Zealand and end up being whitewashed by the All Blacks. That the best player in the position finds...
Lions call for Earls and Best
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland captain Rory Best is set to benefit from Dylan Hartley's omission from the Lions squad which will be named in London at midday today.
2017 British and Irish Lions Tour squad announcement: Time, date, how to watch and all the other information you need to know
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWith the next British and Irish Lions tour fast approaching, the squad is set to be named on Wednesday, April 19 at 9pm (AEST). The press conference announcing the side for the ten-match is scheduled to...
Scotland’s Lions roar set to fall on deaf ears
9 years ago by The ScotsmanExactly six weeks ago Scottish rugby writers met with Warren Gatland for a chat during a visit to Edinburgh by the Lions coach and the names of local contenders were coming thick and fast.
Lions must be 10pc fitter than last time to take on All Blacks, says fitness chief Paul Stridgeon
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter than they were in Australia in 2013 to take on the All Blacks according to Paul Stridgeon, their head of strength and conditioning.
Gordon D'Arcy: The future of the Lions is under threat unless the game embraces change
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland legend Gordon D’Arcy has told Independent.ie that he fears for the future of the Lions unless radical changes are made to the structure of club rugby, as he also suggested the tour may be losing...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Squire re-signs with Highlanders Loose forward Liam Squire has re-signed with the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby for two more years. The man with the mullet; LIAM SQUIRE has re-signed...
