We could hire Lancaster, says Lions chief
1 decade ago by The TimesThe chief executive of the Lions has described Stuart Lancaster as having “a lot of the credentials” required to be...
Lions warm up matches confirmed
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Lions have confirmed four warm-up matches as they prepare for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Lions' injured stars in a race against time
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: The Lions will be sweating over the fitness of a few key players ahead of this year's Super Rugby competition.
Warren Gatland ‘top contender’ to lead British and Irish Lions in New Zealand
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Lions chief executive John Feehan says Gatland is ‘clearly a leading candidate’• If chosen Wales coach would lead 10-match tour of his home country in 2017Warren Gatland has been described as...
Gatland favourite to take Lions coaching role ahead of Schmidt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWarren Gatland has emerged as the strong favourite to take charge of the Lions for the tour of New Zealand next year, with Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believed to be his main rival.
Decision on 2017 British Lions’ coach delayed until after summer tours
1 decade ago by The Guardian• No rush to name coach for Lions in New Zealand• Contenders expected to be head coaches of four home unions The Lions will wait until the end of the summer tours by the four home unions before deciding...
Manu Tuilagi poised for England return after making Leicester comeback
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Tuilagi played 28 minutes as in Leicester’s 30-27 win against Northampton• England coach Eddie Jones changed plans to watch matchManu Tuilagi is poised to be named in the England squad this week...
New Super 18 format unfairly benefits some teams
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhat a complete mess SANZAR have made of Super Rugby! The 2016 Super 18 format is not only unnecessarily complicated, it also favours certain teams and prejudices others, with the Lions and the Sharks...
Andy Farrell announced as Ireland's defence coach
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former England Rugby and British & Irish Lions defensive coach, Andy Farrell, has been unveiled as Ireland's new defensive coach. Farrell, father of Saracens & England pivot Owen Farrell, had...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMitchell's move to Stormers blockedJohn Mitchell's appointment as head coach of the Stormers was blocked by WPRU president Thelo Wakefield based on fears over his coaching style.Mitchell, who was the favourite...
