Lions happy to embrace underdog tag
9 years ago by Rugby 365SUPER RUGBY BUILD-UP: The Lions head to Newlands on Saturday to take on the table-topping Stormers with the 'underdog' tag firmly around their necks.
Bryn Gatland: Lions coach Warren Gatland's son could face father's side in June
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBryn Gatland, son of British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland, is named in the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the tourists in June.
Conor Murray backs Rory Best to lead Lions in New Zealand tour
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionIreland international Conor Murray has backed his skipper Rory Best to lead the British and Irish Lions in the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
Stormers centre Du Plessis looking forward to Lions challenge
9 years ago by Cape Argus - StormersStormers centre Dan du Plessis says he is looking forward to Saturday's match against the Lions and his battle with Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
Ackermann hoping to leave Lions on a high
9 years ago by iol.co.zaLions boss Johan Ackermann has called on his players to enjoy the remaining few weeks they have together as a team before he heads to England.
Warburton injury blow may open Lions door for Best and O'Brien
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSam Warburton is expected to be fit in time for the Lions tour of New Zealand, but his six-week lay-off could open doors for a number of Ireland hopefuls.
Likely Lions skipper Sam Warburton ruled out for six weeks
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWales flanker Sam Warburton, one of the favourites to be captain for the British and Irish Lions’ tour to New Zealand, has been ruled out for about six weeks because of a left knee injury. Cardiff...
‘Phenomenal’ Maro Itoje relishing new role as lineout leader | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianThere would not seem room for another string on the 22-year-old’s bow but the England second‑row continues to grow, on and off the pitchThere are seemingly endless ways of highlighting the speed of...
Sale's Phillips calls it quits
9 years ago by European Champions CupFormer Wales and British Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips has announced he will retire at the end of the season.
Cardiff coach insists Sam Warburton will be fit for Lions
9 years ago by The ScotsmanCardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson says that a knee injury suffered by Wales flanker Sam Warburton “won’t interfere” with his British and Irish Lions hopes.
