Lions bolters: Eight players who could make New Zealand in 2017
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe Lions are well-known for surprise packages so don't be surprised if eyebrows are raised at Warren Gatland's squad announcement. Here are a few players to watch...Fast-track: At 25, Nathan Hughes has...
Prop Dan Cole set for a starting role as Wasps visit Welford Road...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThe sight of Dan Cole emerging from the replacements' bench has to be a double-edged sword.On one side, it can only lift Leicester Tigers' players to have a man of that quality taking his place in the...
PODCAST: Marshall on NZ, Lions
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer All Black Justin Marshall discusses the Lions tour, and previews this weekend's Rugby Championship clashes on Sky Sports.
Lions 2017: Why Warren Gatland is ready to take on Mission Impossible
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe Wales coach didn't fancy the British & Irish Lions job eight months ago, but he has got it now and his reputation is on the line. So why has he taken the plunge? Much to ponder: Warren Gatland's glittering...
Vaea Fifita hurdles the opposition with outrageous jump
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wellington Lions pulled off a dramatic win in the Mitre 10 Cup Cup earlier today, beating Counties Manukau at the death. Earlier in the match though it was this incident that left a lot of onlookers...
Friday Funnies - Vaea Fifita avoids the tackle with perfectly executed jump
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wellington Lions pulled off a dramatic win in the Mitre 10 Cup Cup earlier today, beating Counties Manukau at the death. Earlier in the match though it was this incident that left a lot of onlookers...
Vaea Fifita Incredible Hurdle Over Piers Francis
1 decade ago by In The LooseDuring a game between Counties Manukau vs. Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup 2016, Vaea Fifita finds a new way to beat a defender. We have seen this before in American Football, but less frequently...
WP confidence has Lions coach worried
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersThe Lions aren’t the dangerous Currie Cup outfit they were last year, and the same can be said of Western Province.
Five potential Springbok captains
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement that current Springbok captain, Adriaan Strauss, will retire from Test Rugby at the end of the season, we have a look at who could replace the 30-year-old. Here are...
Ben Youngs relishing Aaron Mauger learning curve at Leicester
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperBen Youngs hopes trophy success and renewed confidence at Leicester will underpin his claims to the England No.9 jersey while enhancing his chances of a Lions trip to New Zealand. Youngs, who turns 27...
