What we learned from Lions win
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyOwen Farrell rescued the British and Irish Lions in their first touring match of 2017, a tetchy 13-7 win over the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians.
B&I Lions have 'plenty' work-ons
9 years ago by Rugby 365REACTION: The British and Irish Lions admitted to having "plenty to work on" after a scrappy New Zealand tour opener where they struggled to a 13-7 win over a New Zealand Provincial Barbarians...
Barbarians beaten but not dishonoured, Lions win 13-7
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe British and Irish Lions have got their New Zealand tour off to a winning start by defeating the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians by 13 points to 7 at a packed Toll Stadium in Whangarei. While most...
British and Irish Lions: It was a tough test - Warren Gatland
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says his side's 13-7 win over the Provincial Barbarians was "very tough".
Gatland vows Lions will improve after unconvincing opening win – video
9 years ago by The GuardianBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says that his side will improve and become more clinical after stumbling to victory over NZ Provincial Barbarians 13-7 on Saturday in their opening tour...
Labouring Lions 'groggy' says Iain Henderson
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIain Henderson says some of the British and Irish Lions were "still a bit groggy" after their long flight to New Zealand.
Gatland defends below-par Sexton
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland has insisted it would be "unfair" to write off Johnny Sexton's challenge for a British and Irish Lions Test shirt after a wretched night in Whangarei.
Lions Win In Whangarei But Fail To Impress
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe British & Irish Lions struggled to see off the spirited challenge of the NZ Provincial Barbarians in their tour opener in Whangarei, needing a lone try from England's Anthony Watson to record...
Player Ratings: Lions vs NZ Provincial Barbarians
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler 5/10 The scrum today was solid but Marler failed to dominate the opposition when it came to the set piece. 2. Rory Best 6/10 Best had some solid line out throws in a...
British and Irish Lions v New Zealand Provincial Barbarians - Analysis
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAs British and Irish Lions completed a nervy 7-13 win over the Provincial Barbarians in the tour game in Whangarei, we take a look at few of the key points from the game.
