New job for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as he becomes poppy ambassador
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a new job - and it's for a cause that's close to his heart.The 2015 World Cup-winner has signed up as an ambassador for this year's RSA Poppy Appeal.Hansen said the cause...
New job for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as he becomes poppy ambassador
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a new job - and it's for a cause that's close to his heart.The 2015 World Cup-winner has signed up as an ambassador for this year's RSA Poppy Appeal.Hansen said the cause...
Warren Gatland plays his hand with British and Irish Lions squad...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryAfter months of speculation, Warren Gatland has finally named his British and Irish Lions squad to face New Zealand.Here are the numbers:41 players; 22 forwards; 19 backs; 16 Englishmen, 12 Welshmen, 11...
Ireland's Iain Henderson thrilled by Lions selection
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster's Iain Henderson says he is relishing the opportunity to face New Zealand in their own back yard as part of the British and Irish Lions squad.
England legend Neil Back on Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell and the...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoEngland legend Neil Back says Jack Nowell's characteristics both on and off the pitch made him a strong choice for the Lions squad.The winger became the first ever player to be named in the Lions squad...
Lions must be 10 per cent fitter to beat All Blacks - strength and conditioning coach
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter than they were in Australia in 2013 to take on the All Blacks according to Paul Stridgeon, their head of strength and conditioning. Having been part...
Lions must be 10 per cent fitter to beat All Blacks - strength and conditioning coach
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter than they were in Australia in 2013 to take on the All Blacks according to Paul Stridgeon, their head of strength and conditioning. Having been part...
Wasps 'gobsmacked' at Joe Launchbury's shock omission from Warren Gatland's Lions squad
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWasps have said they are "gobsmacked" after lock Joe Launchbury was a surprise omission from the British and Lions squad for this summer's tour of New Zealand.
Five things the Lions 2017 squad tells us about how Warren Gatland wants to play in New Zealand
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhether or not you agree with the personnel Warren Gatland has entrusted – and today’s announcement stirred up a frenzy even before one name was called out – there can be no argument that this crop...
Exeter Chiefs players react to Jack Nowell's inclusion in the...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoFollowing the news that Exeter Chiefs' full-back Jack Nowell has been included in the Lions' squad ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand, the 24-year-old's players past and present took to social...
