Performance of the Day: Ireland v New Zealand
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyOn a historic day for Irish rugby it was impossible to pick anyone else as our performers of the day. The Irish side held out at Soldier Field, Chicago for their first ever win over the mighty All Blacks...
Gatland fears for Lions' future
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland has warned the “mystique” of the British and Irish Lions would be lost if the number of tour matches was cut from the current 10.
Akira Ioane leads Maori All Blacks' rout of callow US Eagles in Chicago
1 decade ago by The GuardianUSA 7-54 Maori All BlacksTourists win by eight tries to one in curtain-raiser for All Blacks v IrelandUntil this week, the Chicago Cubs hadn’t won the World Series for 108 years. Ireland, who play New...
Warren Gatland holds fears for Lions
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWarren Gatland fears rugby’s British and Irish Lions would lose their mystique if global administrators cut the length of future tours in half. Coach Gatland warned rugby’s governing bodies...
Warren Gatland fears Lions could ‘die’ if tour matches are cut
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Lions coach disagrees with proposal to cut matches from 10 to five• Gatland: ‘You would lose the mystique of what the Lions are all about’Warren Gatland fears the British & Irish Lions could...
Weekly Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRebels boost 2017 squad with Garden-Bachop The Melbourne Rebels have finalised their squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season with the signature of New Zealand fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop. The...
Gregor Townsend: Glasgow coach plays down Lions coaching role link
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend has played down speculation linking him with a coaching role on next summer's Lions tour to New Zealand.
Gatland's Lions can beat NZ says Deans
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former Australia coach Robbie Deans said Friday the British and Irish Lions were "absolutely" capable of beating the All Blacks in next year's blockbuster Test series.
In Pics: Ireland Training In Chicago
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad, including new caps Joey Carbery and Garry Ringrose, trained on team announcement day at the home pitch of Chicago Lions RFC. Check out some photos from the session.
Gatland takes swipe at Hansen
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland believes anyone can coach the All Blacks and still be successful.
