George defends 'proud' Itoje
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyJamie George has insisted the British and Irish Lions will keep on celebrating "small victories" as Maro Itoje did against the Blues.
Lions 2017: To celebrate like Maro Itoje or not to celebrate…
9 years ago by Rugby WorldMaro Itoje got stick for celebrating a penalty award for the Lions against the Blues, but is it worth worrying about? Animated: Maro Itoje is always very vocal on the pitchIt is something that winds some...
Player ratings - Lions vs Blues
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack McGrath 6/10 The Lions scrum was solid today and similarly so was McGrath; he made 12 tackles throughout the game however he only had two carries in the 53 minutes that he played. Ken...
Blues v Lions: Top Three Battles
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Lions roar into Auckland to face Tana Umaga's Blues side, with eight current or former All Blacks in his side, we take a look at the exciting battles that will commence at Eden Park...
All-new Lions side in tough Blues fixture
9 years ago by The RoarAn all new Lions 23 will take the field on Wednesday, in the second match of the tour against the Blues (KO 8.30 am British Standard Time). Welsh hooker, Ken Owens, leads the side. Jack McGrath and Dan...
Warren Gatland’s Lions start fine-tuning for heist of the professional era | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe last three British & Irish Lions sides in New Zealand struggled for tries but the current squad boasts more talent and a formidable roster of goal-kickersTwelve years in international rugby union...
England confirm squad for Argentina tour
9 years ago by England RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed his squad ahead of England’s two-Test series against Argentina next month. Denny Solomona (Sale Sharks) will be assessed today (Monday) after suffering a...
Lions & All Blacks Combined Starting XV Dream Team
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Jack McGrath - Leinster & Ireland Established himself as one of the best forwards in the Northern Hemisphere. At 27, McGrath is at the peak of his powers, a combination of size, strength...
Player ratings: Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens 1. Mako Vunipola – 6/10 Put under some pressure at scrum time due to excellent work from the Exeter front row. Was very impressive in the loose, showing some beautiful handling...
All Blacks will need big guns firing – Franks
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperDouble World Cup-winning Kiwi prop Ben Franks reckons the array of “world-class” talent within the Lions ranks, led by the indomitable Maro Itoje, will ensure there is no repeat of the humiliation...
