Steve Hansen aims for mauling of the Lions
1 decade ago by The TimesSteve Hansen targeted a series victory over the Lions in 2017 as the last big challenge of his rugby career...
Jones nominated for prestigious World Rugby award
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has become the latest in a long line of former British & Irish Lions to be nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Player of the Year award.
McCaw remains coy on his international future
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyRichie McCaw earned himself a spot in British & Irish Lions history back in 2005, but just two days away from his second Rugby World Cup final the All Blacks great is still keeping his retirement...
If the 2017 Lions was named tomorrow
1 decade ago1. Jack McGrath - We expect McGrath to wear the no.1 jersey come 2017 but we feel he may have a fight on his hands for the red jersey along with the green jersey against team mate Cian Healy. Two...
Rugby will be the winner if All Blacks triumph
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn July 8, 2017, the All Blacks will complete a 3-0 whitewash of Warren Gatland's overhyped and out-played Lions.
Whitelock relishing second World Cup final
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNew Zealand lock Sam Whitelock has the chance to win his second Rugby World Cup on Saturday against Australia, and admits he is relishing an 80-minute showdown between two of the British & Irish Lions'...
Jason Leonard insists RFU picked perfect panel to probe World Cup flop
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Absence of Sir Clive Woodward among controversial choices• Leonard promises ‘people with gravitas will be spoken to’The president of the RFU, Jason Leonard, has defended the composition of the...
South Africa: State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIs there any rugby nation with more passionate expectation of success than South Africa? The demand fromthe masses for victory in every Test match is uncompromising. The reaction when the Springboks lose...
British & Irish Lions XV selected from Rugby World Cup by Sir Ian McGeechan
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn pics: Sir Ian McGeechan, the former British & Irish Lions coach, picks just two Englishmen for the 2017 New Zealand tour
Continuity is key for Lions dynasty
1 decade ago by Currie Cup NewsThe Lions can become the dominant force in South African rugby, but the union will have to do everything to keep the Currie Cup-winning group in Johannesburg.
