Win, lose or draw, Lions tour has enhanced Warren Gatland’s reputation
9 years ago by The GuardianWhatever the result in the decider against New Zealand, those who have derided the 53-year-old’s methods as smash and drab have underestimated the coachClowntime is over. Whatever the result on Saturday,...
Gregor Paul: Why breaking routine doesn't work
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldInternational rugby teams run on routine. The players are creatures of habit, firmly so and like most simple beasts, they don't react so well when they are taken out of their environment.The British &...
Schmidt In Line For Kiwi Job
9 years ago by In The LooseIreland man Joe Schmidt is now one of the most likely candidates to take over the Head Coach position in the All Blacks set up when Hansen leaves. Steve Hansen is set to leave the Kiwis after the...
Hotshot: New Zealand U20 captain Luke Jacobson
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWe find out more about New Zealand’s U20 World Championship-winning skipper Luke JacobsonIn the clear: Luke Jacobson en route to a try in the 2017 Junior World Cup final. Photo: Getty ImagesWe find out...
WATCH: All 4 of Conor Murray's tries vs New Zealand
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray made history last weekend when he dotted down for the British and Irish Lions against the All Blacks. The Irish halfback became the first Northern Hemisphere player to score 4 international...
Liam Williams expected to recover in time for Auckland decider
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins is confident that Liam Williams will be fit for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland.
Jared Payne ruled out of series decider against New Zealand
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions have confirmed that Ireland international Jared Payne will miss the third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland due to migraine symptoms.
New Zealand Squad Revealed For WRWC 2017 Campaign
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe New Zealand squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland next month has been finalised by Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore.
All Blacks v Lions: Woodward questions Steve Hansen's decision making
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFormer England coach Clive Woodward has criticised Steve Hansen's decision making in Saturday's second test defeat to the British and Irish Lions in Wellington.The 2003 World Cup winning coach has also...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Moari All Blacks forward Nick Crosswell returns to Manawatu Crosswell, 31, has spent the past three seasons playing for Welsh club Newport-Gwent Dragons. Full story Jared Payne...
