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British & Irish Lions series man marks

9 years ago by The Guardian

Maro Itoje and Sean O’Brien were outstanding performers in a squad of players that showed up strongly across three Tests and seven other tour matchesGreig Laidlaw Related: Lions and All Blacks fight...

Jonathan Davies voted as British and Irish Lions' player of the series

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Wales international Jonathan Davies has been voted as the British and Irish Lions' player of the series by his team-mates following the recently concluded New Zealand tour that ended in a 1-1 draw.

Players ratings from British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

As the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look at the how the visiting players have fared in the series.

Gobsmacking, enthralling and here to stay - Guscott's Lions verdict

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

We have witnessed a phenomenal series, and after the slow start to the tour surely no-one now doubts the Lions' future, writes Jeremy Guscott.

Recap on only other drawn series involving British and Irish Lions

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

The 1-1 draw between British and Irish Lions in their recent New Zealand tour is only the second time that they were involved in a tied series with the first coming against South Africa in 1955 when the...

McBride hoping NZ series has 'saved the Lions'

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

British and Irish Lions legend Willie John McBride hopes the brand has been saved by the drawn series in New Zealand.

Review of British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

As the three match Test series between New Zealand and British and Irish Lions ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look at few of the key points from the encounters.

The Lions are priceless: meddle too much and they will become an endangered species | Paul Rees

9 years ago by The Guardian

The likely reduction of tour matches for the trip to South Africa in 2021 sets a dangerous precedent and overlooks the impact Lions series have both at home and abroadWhen Warren Gatland submits his report...

Referee ‘overthought’ late All Blacks call

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

All Blacks boss Steve Hansen believes referee Romain Poite overthought his controversial late call to revoke a kickable penalty in their third-Test draw with the British and Irish Lions. With Owen Farrell’s...

The Lions earn respect in the toughest rugby environment of all

9 years ago by Rugby World

Warren Gatland and his squad were written off before the three-Test Series but through sheer force of will they earn the respect of the All BlacksHonours even: The Lions and All Blacks drew their first...