British and Irish Lions 2017: Captain Rory Best out to make amends
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsRory Best wants to set the record straight against the Chiefs on Tuesday after the Lions were defeated the last time he captained them.
Lions looking for 'real positivity' before New Zealand Test series – video
9 years ago by The GuardianAndy Farrell insists the British & Irish Lions’ tour additions are blending seamlessly into the squad, as all six of them are among the replacements for the game against the Chiefs on Tuesday. Rory...
Cheeky All Blacks fan pokes fun at Lions rugby team by selling "a Lions try" online
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA cheeky All Blacks fan has poked fun at the Lions rugby team by selling "a Lions try" online, prompting a backlash of both banter and abuse. The "rare phenomenon as scarce as a good French referee" was...
'Time for the midweek team to deliver' - Chiefs v Lions preview
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Lions face the Chiefs on Tuesday and, while Warren Gatland is protecting his Test 23, the coach says players can still force their way into his plans.
Lions confident they can keep up with All Blacks tempo
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Gavin MairsOf all the yardsticks that reflect the frightening pace at which the game is played in New Zealand, the work-rate of the Lions scrum-halves is probably the most insightful.The All Blacks...
Rugby: Warren Gatland's massive gamble on the Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere's no denying that Warren Gatland has taken a massive gamble by calling up six players to join the Lions for the final few weeks of the tour.He's risking the morale of the original squad, the value...
The Roar: Lions tour gets into gear
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWe now have a tour on our hands after a commanding performance by the Lions against the Maori All Blacks.Catch our video analysis in today's episode of The Roar.
Best To Captain Lions Against Chiefs
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsRory Best will be the second successive Ireland player to captain the British & Irish Lions on their 2017 tour, leading the side for Tuesday's clash with the Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton...
Lions team to face Chiefs suggests Sam Warburton will play against All Blacks
9 years ago by The Guardian• Tour captain and Jonathan Joseph among those omitted from Tuesday’s game• CJ Stander and Liam Williams could play way into contention for first TestThe British & Irish Lions have given a clue...
Lions team named for mid-week Chiefs clash
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has rung the changes for Tuesday’s clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton, resting a host of Test regulars for Saturday’s first All Blacks clash. Skippered...
