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Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Dai Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad tomorrow and he reckons Wasps could have a big contingent in New Zealand with three other of his stars also...

Warren Gatland can give Lions nous and substance for All Blacks challenge | Robert Kitson

9 years ago by The Guardian

Whatever squad is unveiled on Wednesday, there should be enough ballast in the Lions party to compete in rugby’s most formidable environment in New ZealandSoon enough the longest wait in rugby will be...

Liam Squire re-signs with Highlanders

9 years ago by Highlanders Rugby

Loose forward Liam Squire has re-signed with the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby for two more years.   Squire confirmed the news on his Twitter account, saying:   "I have signed on...

LIVE: Gloucester Rugby media session ahead of European Challenge...

9 years ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucester are getting ready for a European Challenge Cup semi-final against La Rochelle in France this Saturday. Director of rugby David Humphreys will be facing the media today as the build-up begins...

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry warns Lions over 'suicidal' Tour itinerary

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has said the British and Irish Lions' 'suicidal' itinerary could dash their hopes of being competitive during the New Zealand tour.

Henry warns of 'suicidal' Lions schedule

9 years ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry blasted the British and Irish Lions' "suicidal" New Zealand tour schedule Tuesday, saying their confidence could be shot before they even face...

Highlanders get Naholo back

9 years ago by Rugby 365

INJURY UPDATE: All Blacks and Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo is set to make his Super Rugby return against the Sunwolves in Invercargill on Saturday.  

Hurricanes hold onto Jordie

9 years ago by Rugby 365

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks apprentice Jordie Barrett will be unavailable for the New Zealand Under-20 side for the upcoming Oceania U20 tournament due to Super Rugby commitments.

Gatland's pride of Lions set to be revealed

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Months of speculation will come to an end on Wednesday when coach Warren Gatland names his squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of his native New Zealand.

Tony Ward: Injury-prone Kearney not worth risking for Lions tour

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Tomorrow the white smoke will finally rise above the Hilton Hotel in London as Warren Gatland unveils his initial 37-man Lions squad for the tour to New Zealand.