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...
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...
Lions ‘disappointed’ but unfazed after tour manager John Spencer assaulted
9 years ago by The Guardian• Spencer shoved and abused in Auckland restaurant• ‘It’s an isolated, disappointing incident,’ says Rob HowleyThe British and Irish Lions will not revise their interactions with fans after the...
Women’s sport is coming in waves and ready to shine during biggest summer | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianWith the Cricket World Cup, Euro 2017 and the Rugby World Cup all upon us and live on TV, can the cycle of underexposure finally be broken?Women’s sport sometimes seems to run along a parallel timeline,...
Lions’ unlikely lads could help pull off something special in New Zealand | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianFor Jamie George, Ben Te’o and Elliot Daly to be selected to face the All Blacks in a Lions XV captained by Peter O’Mahony is a lesson to all disgruntled fringe playersFor months thousands of people...
Lions must be 'bold and courageous' against All Blacks, says Gatland – video
9 years ago by The GuardianBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland wants his side to play with positivity and flair in the first Test against the All Blacks on Saturday. Speaking on Thursday in Auckland, Gatland says...
Harlequins confirm Francis Saili signing
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand international Francis Saili has joined Aviva Premiership club Harlequins ahead of the 2017/18 season.
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancis Saili joins Harlequins Harlequins have confirmed the signing of All Black Francis Saili from Pro12 side Munster Rugby. Full story Toulouse sign Danie Mienie as a medical joker Toulouse...
Francis Saili joins Harlequins
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have confirmed the signing of All Black Francis Saili. The 26-year-old joins Harlequins from Pro12 side Munster Rugby, spending two seasons in the Province after three years playing...
Francis Saili: Harlequins sign Munster and former All Blacks centre
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership club Harlequins sign Munster and former New Zealand centre Francis Saili on a "long-term" contract.
