New Zealand V B&I Lions: Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks 1. Joe Moody - 5 The All Blacks props will need to look at the scrum as issues arose throughout the game 2. Codie Taylor - 6 Taylor certainly hasn't looked out of place in...
England take professional approach to retaining Women’s World Cup
9 years ago by The Guardian• Simon Middleton names 28-stong squad for August in Ireland• There is a responsibility, it’s not a free ride, head coach addsSimon Middleton’s side are ranked No1 in the world and have just shown...
Sam Warburton’s return provides Lions with welcome injection of belief
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions captain goes into the ‘most important’ game of his career convinced his beaten side can still fight back against the All Blacks in the second TestThirteen teams have been to take on New Zealand...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Playmaking duo can put the boot in
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most eye-catching selection for the second Test in Wellington is Johnny Sexton at fly-half with Owen Farrell moving to 12 at the expense of Ben Te'o. ,
Why fly in help to sit on the bench? Lions have to use it
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have mixed feelings after what was a hugely entertaining spectacle. I loved the Lions' positivity and their willingness to put their bodies on the line but it was frustrating. ...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Gatland has got it wrong over Murray
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland has had a really good tour but he’s got it wrong over this Conor Murray ‘row’. There is no case to answer and the Lions should move on quickly. ,
Sloppy Lions need to sharpen up against New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Only your very best will ever beat the All Blacks, especially at Eden Park, and frustratingly we did not see the best of the Lions. They were second best by quite a distance. ...
All Blacks surprised Lions by forgoing ‘champagne rugby,’ says Gatland
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We were looking to get the upper hand up front … they got it today’• Lions captain O’Mahony laments missed chances in first halfThe Lions coach, Warren Gatland, suggested his side’s 30-15...
Lions v New Zealand: Battle of boot key in soggy Auckland
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Owen Farrell against Beauden Barrett. As if there wasn’t already enough to look forward to, the clash of the world’s two best fly-halves is going to be fascinating. ,
Weekly News Round Up
9 years agoBrian O'Driscoll Chosen to Present Lions Jerseys For First Test The 2005 British & Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll, was the chosen Lions' legend to present the match-day jerseys...
