The Lions are priceless: meddle too much and they will become an endangered species | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe likely reduction of tour matches for the trip to South Africa in 2021 sets a dangerous precedent and overlooks the impact Lions series have both at home and abroadWhen Warren Gatland submits his report...
Referee ‘overthought’ late All Blacks call
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks boss Steve Hansen believes referee Romain Poite overthought his controversial late call to revoke a kickable penalty in their third-Test draw with the British and Irish Lions. With Owen Farrell’s...
The Lions earn respect in the toughest rugby environment of all
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWarren Gatland and his squad were written off before the three-Test Series but through sheer force of will they earn the respect of the All BlacksHonours even: The Lions and All Blacks drew their first...
Five Lions who roared:
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnAs the dust settles on the Lions tour of New Zealand, it is worth reflecting on the key men who helped Warren Gatland's side to an admirable draw. ,
John Spencer warns English clubs over early release of players to Lions
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘Special Lions need players at right time,’ says tour manager• Spencer also unhappy about plans to cut tours to eight gamesThe British & Irish Lions could opt not to pick players from England...
Warren Gatland says Lions’ draw ‘some achievement’ and declares 2021 interest
9 years ago by The Guardian• Coach may fancy South Africa after holding New Zealand ‘in their back yard’• Hails Sam Warburton for challenging penalty – ‘We’d have been devastated’Warren Gatland said he could be interested...
In a game of fine margins, Barrett cost the All Blacks a series victory
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt was a gripping and brutal series and ultimately neither side could be separated. In a tight series, errors are magnified and the obvious difference that separated the sides was goalkicking. Quite simply,...
British and Irish Lions 2017: Jonathan Davies voted player of the series
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales centre Jonathan Davies is voted the Lions' player of the series by his team-mates after Saturday's draw with New Zealand.
Let’s face it, Beauden blew it for the All Blacks
9 years ago by The RoarBeauden Barrett is a wonderful rugby player, in my opinion the world’s leading No.10. But coming into this British and Irish Lions tour, his one obvious potential weakness was his goal kicking. And...
The high five: All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions, third Test
9 years ago by The RoarThe British and Lions have drawn the curtain on their 2017 New Zealand tour, drawing the third Test match against New Zealand in a tense and enthralling affair in front of over 48,000 fans at Eden Park...
