'Faletau in Test reckoning'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyBath and Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau is playing his way back into form ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand and will come into the Test reckoning, Will Greenwood has said.
Justin Marshall: Who are the candidates to make the All Blacks midfield?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOne area that the All Blacks selectors will be especially interested in making a decision on over the next month or so before the arrival of the British and Irish Lions is the team's midfield.Players -...
British and Irish Lions 2017: Kyle Sinckler says Joe Marler key to his development
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsKyle Sinckler says guidance from Joe Marler has been key to his rise from England debutant to the British and Irish Lions in just six months.
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action
9 years ago by The GuardianTaulupe Faletau will form a menacing raft of Lions back-rowers against the All Blacks, London Irish near promotion and Northampton must either stick or twist The chances are that Bath will miss out on...
Faletau lacks 'mongrel' to take on All Blacks - Zinzan
9 years ago by Cape Argus - StormersNew Zealand great Zinzan Brooke has questioned the inclusion of Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau in the British and Irish Lions squad.
Leading Lions march on
9 years ago by SA RugbyThe Lions have enhanced their status as the leading local team, while the Kings have surpassed the Bulls in the South African group standings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
'Cool heads' won it for Lions
9 years ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Lions head coach Johan Ackermann praised his team for their composure and character in the dying minutes against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.
Taulupe Faletau keeps Bath in play-off hunt with easy win over Gloucester
9 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 44-20 Gloucester• Lions No8 scores hat-trick of triesBath have endured a curious campaign but, with one round to go, they are still mathematically in the hunt for play-off participation. If...
Neil Francis: Warren Gatland will regret omitting Irish pair when All Blacks' pace and guile rout Lions
9 years ago by Irish IndependentI had the pleasure of listening to Senator George Mitchell at a bash in the National Gallery in Dublin on Wednesday night. One of the points he focused on was expectation. He used the analogy of the wedding...
REPORT: Gloucester crash to heavy defeat in local derby
9 years ago by Gloucestershire EchoBath 44 Gloucester 20Gloucester suffered a crushing West Country derby defeat at Bath to end their hopes of a top six finish in the Premiership.Wales and British and Irish Lions international Taulupe Faletau...
