World U23 XV: The next generation
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've compiled our best XV of U23 players from across the world after a busy season finally draws to a close. Did we miss anyone? If so let us know on twitter (@ultimaterugby)! 1. Ellis Genge...
All Blacks: Speed kills and Rieko Ioane and Waisake Naholo have plenty of it
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFor the All Blacks, speed kills, and with Rieko Ioane and Waisake Naholo on the wings tomorrow for the second test, the British and Irish Lions will be flirting with danger every time they make a mistake.Warren...
Sam Warburton warns All Blacks to be braced for Lions physical backlash
9 years ago by The Guardian• Captain says side were ‘hurt’ at being ‘physically outplayed’ in the first Test• ‘The All Blacks are all human beings and anybody can get put under pressure’Sam Warburton is backing the...
All Blacks cruise to victory in bruising first Test with British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Lions scored one of the best tries ever seen against the New Zealand, but the hosts were too good at Eden Park and took the first Test fairly comfortably in the end, winning 30-15. All Blacks skipper...
Family of All Blacks star Rieko Ioane offer Lions fan a room for the night
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘These boys, I’ve seen them before somewhere,’ says fan of Rieko and Akira• Fan Alex Edwards had planned to sleep in van before accommodation offerA feature of this year’s Lions tour has...
Steve Hansen hails All Blacks' scrum as the 'highlight' in win over Lions – video
9 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen was hard-pressed to narrow down the list of reasons why his team beat the British and Irish Lions 30-15 in Saturday’s first test of the series, but he chose to highlight...
All Blacks overcome Lions 30-15 in Eden Park after Ioane's double in second-half
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionRieko Ioane's double in the second-half helped the All Blacks to overcome the British and Irish Lions challenge at Eden Park to score a 30-15 victory on Saturday.
Ioane dà agli All Blacks il primo sigillo con i British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Rugby1823Due mete nella seconda parte del match di Rieko Ioane spezzano l'equilibrio all'Eden Park di Auckland e gli All Blacks conquistano la vittoria nella prima sfida contro i British & Irish Lions....
All Blacks surprised Lions by forgoing ‘champagne rugby,’ says Gatland
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We were looking to get the upper hand up front … they got it today’• Lions captain O’Mahony laments missed chances in first halfThe Lions coach, Warren Gatland, suggested his side’s 30-15...
Lions 2017: All Blacks 30-15 British & Irish Lion
9 years ago by Rugby WorldBeginning of the end: Rieko Ioane scored his first try of the matchSometimes you make it easy on the opposition. This was by far the Lions’ most exciting showing, but they met …Continue reading...
