Expect brutality from New Zealand in Auckland - Tadhg Furlong warns Lions
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionIreland international Tadhg Furlong has warned his British and Irish Lions team-mates to expect brutality from New Zealand in the final and deciding Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
Mako Vunipola - Lions villain or a risk worth taking?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOne of Warren Gatland's biggest decisions this week before what must rank as the most important test of his career is what to do about Mako Vunipola.The 26-year-old, a son of Tonga international Fe'ao,...
Angry All Blacks still trying to get Wellington out of their minds | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianWhile the Lions are having some fun in Queenstown, New Zealand are talking a good game but can’t seem to move on from their defeat in the second TestPlayers always say they’re only worrying about themselves,...
Guest Blogger: Sam Warburton & The Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGuest blogger Dan from the Cardiff Blues Blog writes about Sam Warburton & the Lions. The British and Irish Lions secured an historic win over New Zealand in the second test on...
Jerome Kaino feels decider against Lions feels like a World Cup final
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand flanker Jerome Kaino believes the deciding Test against British and Irish Lions on Saturday has all the build up of a World Cup final.
Conditioning Experts Back Lions’ Two Day Break
9 years ago by In The LooseThe All Blacks host the Lions this weekend in what is to be the series decider after the Lions gave the All Blacks their first loss at home in eight years at the weekend, making it 1-1 in this years series....
Roger Moroney: It's fun, and easy, to play spot the Lion as rugby fans tour
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldI like playing games so last Tuesday and Wednesday was the perfect opportunity to spot the English visitor . . . or the Welsh, or the Scottish or the Irish.For this mid-week spell for some of them, rather...
Paul Stridgeon defends off days for Lions ahead of series decider
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions strengthening and conditioning coach Paul Stridgeon defended the move to hand the players a couple of days off ahead of the series decider against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
Ref alert - Clive Woodward says Frenchman will help whistle up Lions series win over All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThird test referee Romain Poite gives the Lions a "big advantage" in the Eden Park series decider according to Clive Woodward.Writing for the Daily Mail , Woodward said the Lions must reduce their penalty...
Without Sonny Bill Williams, the All Blacks have a tough selection decision to make
9 years ago by Rugby WorldThe All Blacks must opt for the promise of Ngani Laumape or the redemption of Malakai FekitoaFronting up: Sonny Bill Williams after hearing of his four-week banSTEVE HANSEN has never been afraid of chucking...
