Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtere Black & Bryn Gatland have signed for the Blues for Super Rugby 2018. Full story Ihaia West has made a switch with Otere Black and will join the Hurricanes for Super Rugby 2018....
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. ...
Rugby: Lions locks make case to play All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe result wasn't quite right for the Lions but once again they will have taken what they wanted in regard to seeing who might be ready to break into their test team.Just as happened last week against...
Warren Gatland finds an ally in old friend and main rival for All Blacks job | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianLions coach has been made a figure of fun in his native New Zealand, but a long-time ally wants to share a beer after the series is overWarren Gatland has two aims on this tour. The obvious one is to beat...
Rugby: History repeats as Lions lob accusations
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHistory has a priceless capacity to repeat, especially, it seems, when it comes to Lions tours to New Zealand.In the last few days, it has been hard to remember whether it is 2005 or 2017. It has felt...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby confirm Academy roster for the 2017/18 Leinster Rugby have confirmed their Academy panel for the 2017/18 season as well as a new addition to their Senior ranks with Max Deegan signing...
All Blacks: Ian Foster - 'I hope coaches can all have a beer together after series'
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIan Foster regards the talk flying between the All Blacks and Lions coaches in this series as just part of the game these days and while he called Warren Gatland's recent comments regarding the targeting...
I played the Lions: Brian Coulter
9 years ago by The RoarBrian Coulter shifted to Wellington in 1964 to work for the Government in accounting. It was a job that lasted less than three months. Fortunately, the old boy of St. Kevin’s College, Oamaru, made...
British and Irish Lions 2017: Gatland non-committal on Henderson Test hopes
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland refuses to be drawn on the likelihood of Iain Henderson being involved in Saturday's second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Lions boss praises his side’s attitude
9 years ago by In The LooseBritish and Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has praised his side after their 31-31 battle against the Hurricanes today. A game which should have easily have been the Lions’ after a strong start...
