Gregor Paul: The painful unravelling on Warren Gatland
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland seems to be on a one-man crusade to sabotage the carefully planned British & Irish Lions charm offensive campaign.He was supposed to be in New Zealand to kiss babies, be an unpaid promoter...
All Blacks: Steve Hansen fires back at Warren Gatland
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks-Lions test series has erupted with Steve Hansen firing a massive shot at opposing coach Warren Gatland.Hansen was so angry at Lions coach Gatland's claim that All Blacks were deliberately...
Lions need to score at least three tries to beat All Blacks - McGeechan
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFormer Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan believes the Lions will have to score more tries to beat the All Blacks. "I think the Lions are going to have to score three tries, which is why I think they've go...
Justin Marshall: Second test will go up another notch
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat an occasion and what a perfect start for the All Blacks.For me, 2011 was a real eye opener in terms of the influx of supporters and excitement of the World Cup here, but I really got the feeling that...
Rugby: Warren Gatland concerned at All Blacks targeting of halfback Conor Murray
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland will talk to the match officials before Saturday's second test about the apparent actions of several All Blacks' defenders in targeting halfback Conor Murray's legs after he cleared the...
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks will improve - can the Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere was always going to be one undeniable truth to emerge from the first test - the All Blacks have the ability to raise their performance in Wellington.That much was never in doubt. As good as the tight...
Dylan Cleaver: Eden Park has become a result rather than a venue
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhether at the park or a nearby pub the prevailing mood was the same: the All Blacks will win this series, no matter what absolutely positively happens in Wellington this week.The reason was not that Beauden...
Rugby: All Blacks fullback Ben Smith doubtful for remainder of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt would seem unlikely that Ben Smith is going to play for the All Blacks in Wellington. It wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't line up in the third either as concern is growing within the All Blacks as...
Chris Rattue: All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick turned Lions into pussycats
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOkay. Time to come up with a rugby World XV. First name picked - Brodie Retallick for me.The man is the business. He proved it again against the Lions, the leading figure in a pack - and particularly a...
Steve Hansen: This is just the start for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe morning after the night before and the All Blacks' dominant performance in going one-up in the test series against the Lions had coach Steve Hansen reasonably satisfied but already searching for improvements...
