Jeremy Thrush: opening Lions Test the only chance of win against All Blacks
9 years ago by The Guardian• Former All Blacks lock says hosts could be ‘a bit cold at the start’• Lions need to play to their traditional strengths, adds ThrushGloucester’s former New Zealand lock Jeremy Thrush believes...
Secret Player: “I learnt of my Lions selection whilst sunbathing”
9 years ago by Rugby WorldThis column first appeared in the June 2017 edition of Rugby World magazine.Huge match-up: The Lions faced Manawatu back in 2015WHERE HAVE those 12 years gone? That’s 12 years since the Lions last headed...
Eddie Jones predicts struggle for Lions in New Zealand
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionEngland coach Eddie Jones believes the British and Irish Lions might struggle in their upcoming tour of New Zealand that begins on 3rd June.
Rugby - Barbarians, Lions... comment ça marche ?
9 years ago by L'EquipeDans les prochains jours, les Barbarians et les Lions britanniques et...
Steve Hansen criticises the Lions’ schedule
9 years ago by In The LooseAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has criticised the British and Irish Lions’ schedule; questioning their lack of time in New Zealand prior to their opening game on Saturday. The full squad will be in...
Hansen questions Lions schedule
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has cast doubt on the British and Irish Lions' schedule ahead of their three-Test series against the All Blacks.
Lions coach Gatland braces for 'ultimate challenge'
9 years ago by Rugby 365LIONS TOUR: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has declared the three-Test series against the All Blacks to be the "ultimate challenge" as he returns to his native New Zealand.
Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina name squad to face England and Georgia. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro and Tomás Lavanini return to the squad having missed the November Tests at the end of 2016 due to injury, while Benjamín...
All Blacks have 'room for improvement' says Hansen
9 years ago by Rugby 365LIONS TOUR: The All Blacks have "plenty of room" for improvement and have not reached their potential, coach Steve Hansen said Tuesday ahead of a three-Test series against the British and Irish...
Wellington Lions sign former Highlander Trent Renata
9 years ago by Wellington RugbyFormer Highlanders first-five Trent Renata will return to New Zealand to play for the Wellington Lions. The 29-year-old has been plying his trade for Italian first-division club Mogliano for the...
