Attack the All Black pack and the Lions can turn pressure on Barrett up to 10 | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianTime will tell if Beauden Barrett can cast a Dan Carter-like spell for New Zealand but the first Test intriguingly pits his versatile fly-half style against Owen FarrellBack in 2005 I was in and around...
Lions’ pride and potential could produce New Zealand series for the ages | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe tourists are under no illusions about their task against the world’s No1 side but there is genuine belief within a Lions team that is arguably the strongest since 2001 and that has been buoyed by...
Lions coach Warren Gatland says no more trash talk
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNo more trash talk said Lions coach Warren Gatland on Thursday. There's been enough of it he reckoned and on the eve of the first test, he felt it was time for rugby people everywhere to clear the decks...
South African venues for Rugby Championships confirmed
9 years ago by South African RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed venues for Rugby Championships, and will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action at Newlands in Cape Town. Remaining...
Lions carry hope against history in their lunatic endeavour to beat the All Blacks | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianThe history books tell a story of home nations toiling against New Zealand but on the eve of the first Test the anticipation and optimism remains unparalleledNine in the morning, the day before the game....
Lions ‘disappointed’ but unfazed after tour manager John Spencer assaulted
9 years ago by The Guardian• Spencer shoved and abused in Auckland restaurant• ‘It’s an isolated, disappointing incident,’ says Rob HowleyThe British and Irish Lions will not revise their interactions with fans after the...
Clashes that will matter in first Test in Auckland
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionThe first Test between New Zealand and British Irish Lions is about to get underway at Eden Park on Saturday and we take a look at few of the key individual battles that might be decisive during the encounter.
Key points ahead of first Test between New Zealand and British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAs the much awaited first Test between British and Irish Lions and New Zealand is about to get underway on Saturday at Eden Park, we take a look at few of the key points ahead of the clash.
Brian O'Driscoll Chosen to Present Lions Jerseys For First Test
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2005 British & Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll, was the chosen Lions' legend to present the match-day jerseys to players ahead of the first Test against the All Blacks. O'Driscoll looked...
British and Irish Lions 2017: My son leading the Lions is 'mind boggling'
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPeter O'Mahony's proud father John says it "beggars belief" that his son will captain the Lions in Saturday's first Test against New Zealand.
