British & Irish Lions series man marks
9 years ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje and Sean O’Brien were outstanding performers in a squad of players that showed up strongly across three Tests and seven other tour matchesGreig Laidlaw Related: Lions and All Blacks fight...
New Zealand 15-15 British & Irish Lions: third Test player ratings
9 years ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje was immense for the Lions and Owen Farrell held his nerve, but Beauden Barrett was wasteful and Jerome Kaino could have cost the All BlacksJordie Barrett, full-back 9/10 Beauden’s little brother...
Friday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji make 5 changes to face Samoa Campese Maáfu and Manasa Saulo anchor the scrum, while Nemani Nagusa returns at no.8. Timoci Nagusa comes in for Kini Murimurivalu at fullback while...
Alun Wyn Jones: ‘It’s not about pleasing people, it’s about winning rugby games’
9 years ago by The GuardianFormidable lock has defied the critics to become the glue that holds the Lions pack together and is more than happy to play a supporting role to Maro ItojeAlun Wyn Jones has one complaint about Maro Itoje....
Lions name unchanged 23 for huge All Blacks clash
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named an unchanged starting line up and bench for the 3rd test vs the All Blacks in Auckland. After much speculation on the form of Mako Vunipola, Gatland has gone with the if it ain't...
Guest Blogger: Sam Warburton & The Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGuest blogger Dan from the Cardiff Blues Blog writes about Sam Warburton & the Lions. The British and Irish Lions secured an historic win over New Zealand in the second test on...
Maro Itoje has the humility to stay grounded - Graham Rowntree
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree said England international Maro Itoje has the "humility" to stay grounded despite his impressive performance in the recently concluded...
The Wrap: Lions keep series, and their future, alive
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAs soon as Maro Itoje was allowed to stand with impunity in the middle of the channel at the All Blacks’ first lineout, and the throw was blown for not straight, you just knew it was going to be...
Lions Second Test: Five things we learnt
9 years ago by Rugby WorldTalking points from the game including All Black backlash, Beauden Barrett's kicking yips, Maro Itoje's coming of age and Warburton's quiet industry all coveredBreaking the line: Conor Murray snipes over...
World U23 XV: The next generation
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've compiled our best XV of U23 players from across the world after a busy season finally draws to a close. Did we miss anyone? If so let us know on twitter (@ultimaterugby)! 1. Ellis Genge...
