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B&I Lions begin preparations for 2017

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: British and Irish Lions Tour Manager John Spencer will be touring New Zealand in June to start preparations for their series against the world champions next year.

New-look NZ still powerful says Gatland

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEW: Wales head coach Warren Gatland says the All Blacks are still powerful side despite losing a number of experienced players since last year's World Cup.

Pool A: NZ and France welcome back X-factor

1 decade ago by IRB

New Zealand recall Pita Ahki, Isaac Te Temaki and Sonny Bill Williams, while Virimi Vakatawa returns for France after an impressive Six Nations.

Lydiate faces three-month lay-off

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Dan Lydiate is to have surgery on the injured shoulder that ruled him out of Wales' tour of New Zealand.

This video is the perfect reminder that we're a year away from watching rugby's toughest challenge

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

With the summer tests getting underway next week it feels like a lifetime away, but exactly one year from today the British and Irish Lions will begin their 10-match tour of New Zealand against Provincial...

Wales' Lydiate set for three months out

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Dan Lydiate is to have surgery on the injured shoulder that ruled him out of Wales' tour of New Zealand.

Wales coach Warren Gatland won't underestimate the All Blacks

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes New Zealand will be just as fearsome despite the loss of their star men.

All Blacks have no weakness - Gatland

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales coach Warren Gatland says New Zealand are not weaker despite the All Blacks being without nine 2015 World Cup final winners for Wales' tour.

Georgia to 'help' Wales beat All Blacks

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: Wales coach Warren Gatland said his players were drawing inspiration from an unlikely source for their upcoming series against New Zealand.

Wales looking to capitalise on any All Black rustiness

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland wants his side to capitalise on any New Zealand rustiness in their opening Test in Auckland next Saturday.