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Sam Warburton the Lions’ brightest star in series that had everything

9 years ago by The Guardian

The Lions captain did not make the starting XV for the first Test but his influence in the second and third matches against New Zealand was incalculableThere are several defining images from the 2017 British...

Five Lions who roared:

9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday Column

As the dust settles on the Lions tour of New Zealand, it is worth reflecting on the key men who helped Warren Gatland's side to an admirable draw.  ,

Warren Gatland wears clown nose after Lions and All Black tie series – video

9 years ago by The Guardian

The British & Irish Lions head coach, Warren Gatland, donned a clown’s nose whilst speaking to journalists on Saturday after his side fought back to draw 15-15 with the All Blacks at Eden Park. Gatland...

New Zealand 15-15 British & Irish Lions: third Test player ratings

9 years ago by The Guardian

Maro Itoje was immense for the Lions and Owen Farrell held his nerve, but Beauden Barrett was wasteful and Jerome Kaino could have cost the All BlacksJordie Barrett, full-back 9/10 Beauden’s little brother...

New Zealand V B&I Lions: Player Ratings

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks 1. Joe Moody - 7   Moody worked tirelessly again for the All Blacks making 9 tackles, the 5th most by any player of the field. Also caused issues for Lions scrum.   2. Codie...

Woodward: Head and heart say Lions will down All Blacks

9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So the moment of truth is upon us as the attention of the rugby world lasers in on Eden Park. The Lions can make history — and here’s why I believe they will. ,

Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Official: Cheetahs & Kings out of Super Rugby   @cheetahsrugby and @southernkingssa will not play #SuperRugby in 2018. Both the Kings and the Cheetahs agreed that they would be seeking other...

Christian Wade – The Flash 2017

9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.uk

A superb highlights montage to Wasps winger Christian Wade. Credit – BsporTV Rugby The post Christian Wade – The Flash 2017 appeared first on EatSleepRugby.

Lions relishing chance to carve slice of history and leave a large legacy | Robert Kitson

9 years ago by The Guardian

The third Test offers the defining moment of the 2017 tour, with the All Blacks seemingly packing their side with players specifically to stop the LionsEven a week ago few fans of the All Blacks would...

Lions name unchanged 23 for huge All Blacks clash

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has named an unchanged starting line up and bench for the 3rd test vs the All Blacks in Auckland. After much speculation on the form of Mako Vunipola, Gatland has gone with the if it ain't...