Eight Ireland Players Included For Lions' Clash With Blues
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe British & Irish Lions team to play the Blues in Auckland on Wednesday (kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time) has been announced with Wales hooker Ken Owens captaining the side.
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland gets spikey over 'Warrenball' question
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is irritated when a journalist asks if he plans to expand his direct style of play known as "Warrenball'.
Angry Gatland hits out at critics of Lions style
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland reacts angrily to criticism of his style of play and suggests critics have been "jealous" of his success.
Crotty out of Lions clash
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAll Blacks centre Ryan Crotty will definitely miss the Crusaders' clash against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, but it remains too early to make a decision on his availability for the Test series.
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland praise for Irish duo Jared Payne and Rob Henshaw
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland praises Jared Payne and Rob Henshaw after selecting the Ireland pair in the team to face the Blues on Wednesday.
Key Players who can swing it for the British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionThe All Blacks are a phenomenal side and Warren Gatland’s British Lions squad will find it tough going in their three tests later this summer.
Ken Owens: Wales hooker 'thankful' to be on British and Irish Lions tour
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHooker Ken Owens praises the "incredible" efforts of the British and Irish Lions medical team in getting him fit for the New Zealand tour.
Gatland: Lions must be expressive
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland has demanded his British & Irish Lions players believe in their qualities and express themselves amid ongoing comments of his coaching style.
Blues hand maiden start for Perofeta against Lions
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBlues head coach Tana Umaga has handed a maiden start to fly-half Stephen Perofeta for the upcoming clash against British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday.
Owens reveals injury worries
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyKen Owens has revealed the "massive worry" when he feared being unable to beat his ankle problem and tour New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions.
