British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland says every player has a 'chance' to play in Tests
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says every player has the "opportunity" to prove themselves before the Test team is selected.
Nick Cain: Of course Billy’s a loss, but others will step in
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperThe wailing and gnashing of teeth over Billy Vunipola’s withdrawal from the Lions tour party to New Zealand due to a shoulder injury has been way over the top. When the powerhouse No.8 made himself unavailable...
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Lions XV
9 years ago by The Rugby Paper15. JPR Williams Ever present in 1971 and 1974 and a player who took the fight to the ‘enemy’ more than most. Gave the Lions a contagious physicality and competitiveness that even New Zealand and South...
British & Irish Lions 2017: date e orari del tour in Nuova Zelanda
9 years ago by Rugby1823Sono sbarcati in Nuova Zelanda e sabato saranno già in campo. Inizia questo weekend il lungo tour dei British & Irish Lions nella terra degli All Blacks, con il clou tra fine giugno e luglio,...
British and Irish Lions: Iain Henderson Lions debut excites skipper Sam Warburton
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSkipper Sam Warburton is excited by the combination of Iain Henderson and Alun Wyn Jones for the first match of the British and Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.
Faletau dismisses Brooke jibe
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyTaulupe Faletau has brushed aside jibes from ex-All Black Zinzan Brooke that he does not boast enough "mongrel edge" to shine for the British and Irish Lions.
Gatland has flexibility and flair to shelve Warrenball and challenge New Zealand | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe notion that Gatland is armed only with a rigid and ancient gameplan not only ignores his coaching record but the way Wales played in New Zealand last yearThe British & Irish Lions had a farewell...
Dane Coles a major doubt for Lions tour opener
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe odds of Dane Coles being fit to feature in the British and Irish Lions rugby series have plummeted. The Hurricanes staff had targeted next Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Wellington to welcome...
Lions XV to face Provincial Barbarians
9 years ago by In The LooseThe British and Irish Lions side to face the Provincial Barbarians has now been named. Gatland has said that, “We have named a side that showcases a strong combination of experience and youth..”...
Warburton fit to lead Lions in tour opener
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperSam Warburton has recovered from his knee injury and will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening match against the Provincial Barbarians on Saturday. The Welsh flanker will play his first...
