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Lions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand after suffering a quadriceps strain.

New Zealand Rugby announces two major sponsorship deals

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced two major sponsorship deals with Adidas and Tudor ahead of Lions series.

O’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The Munster skipper, who will start at blindside, follows Sam Warburton,...

2011 JWC Final: Where are they now?

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Baby Blacks and England U20's entered the 2011 IRB Junior World Cup final, it was difficult to see how England head coach Rob Hunter could prevent the Baby Blacks securing their 20th successive...

Maori All Blacks are band of brothers bound by blood - Liam Messam

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Maori All Blacks star Liam Messam has issued a stern warning to the British and Irish Lions that Warren Gatland's men will face a team of warriors “bound by blood” in Rotorua on Saturday.

Surprisingly Smooth Supporters | Whyte & Mackay

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Whyte & Mackay's special comedic ambassadors visit the British Isles to smooth things over in time for the British & Irish Lions tour.

Lions name team to face Maori All Blacks

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

The British and Irish Lions have named their fourth different captain of their New Zealand tour.Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will captain the Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International...

WATCH: #FANVAN- Day 16

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

The crew head to the north island, with Scott Quinnell handing out ear plugs to other Lions fans suffering from snorers.

Peter Jackson: McGeechan warned of Lions meltdown 24 years ago

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Long before they knighted him for services to the game, Sir Ian McGeechan raised an issue serious enough to threaten the existence of the Lions. “It seems ridiculous to me that we were finally at the...

Sky Live: New Zealand v Samoa

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

New Zealand's Test with Samoa on Friday will be important viewing for the British and Irish Lions, eight days before their series-opening Test.