Rugby: No surprises about All Blacks' athleticism
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks 78Manu Samoa 0 The scoreline was impressive, some of the rugby equally so, but the All Blacks' destruction of Samoa won't have told British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland anything he didn't...
Dylan Hartley and England aim to finish the job as Argentina seek revenge
9 years ago by The GuardianThe England captain feels the tour is out of the spotlight but Eddie Jones is blooding players who could well have a big part to play in the futureAt this point in the rugby cycle teams from all over the...
Call up Lions on merit, not geography, Jones tells Gatland
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWarren Gatland should add players to the British and Irish Lions squad solely on merit, England head coach Eddie Jones says.
Maori All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions live stream: How to watch the match on TV or stream online
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe British and Irish Lions‘ tour of New Zealand continues, with the Test matches fast approaching. Their next obstacle will be the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua. The match, to be played at the Rotorua...
Wales prepared to release more players for Lions duty - Robin McBryde
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionWales interim coach Robin McBryde said his team is well equipped to handle any further loss of players to British and Irish Lions commitment.
Owen Farrell is a leader – his absence would be a huge blow to the Lions | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianThe fly-half is a totem for the Lions and if he cannot win his fitness race for the first Test it would be a significant hit to their chances in New ZealandThe general consensus is that if the Lions are...
A feast of rugby in store for footy fans in Rotorua
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe bars are already full a day out from the big game in Rotorua as the British and Irish Lions arrive in town to take on the Maori All Blacks.Saturday night's game will be the crescendo of a week's build-up...
The high five: All Blacks vs Samoa
9 years ago by The RoarThe All Blacks have completed a comprehensive win over Samoa at Eden Park by 78 points to 0, to hit the ground running in the start to their 2017 season. They will feel relatively happy with their performance...
Maori All Blacks v Lions: Sexton on a mission and sanctity of red jersey at risk | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianJonathan Sexton has a chance to find form, Warren Gatland will stick to his gameplan against tough opponents and Dan Biggar leads a competitive benchWhen Warren Gatland named his Lions squad for this tour,...
Friday Evening Round-Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRougerie signs contract extension at Clermont Clermont fan favourite Aurelien Rougerie has extended his contract with the European finalists for another year. Full story here. Matt Hodgson...
