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Gatland Urges Unchanged Side To Make Create Their Legacy

9 years ago by In The Loose

Warren Gatland named an unchanged side from last weekends comeback, which explains the two day break following the win in Wellington; whilst his opposite number Steve Hansen has made changes, one being the...

All Blacks v Lions: Woodward questions Steve Hansen's decision making

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

Former 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 Rugby

Former 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...

All Blacks: How the Lions are able to control the pace of the game

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

Any wonder the Lions have concerns about their ill-discipline. Ten penalties within kicking range in Wellington could easily be interpreted as cynical infringing. And with Romain Poite, the French referee...

Lions 2017: Does Warren Gatland stick or twist for the Series decider?

9 years ago by Rugby World

Warren Gatland wielded the changes after the First Test but after emerging victorious in Wellington, is it time to stick to a winning formula?Standing tall: Warren Gatland has to make some tight calls...

Mako Vunipola - Lions villain or a risk worth taking?

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

One 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,...

Guest Blogger: Sam Warburton & The Lions

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Guest 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...

Roger Moroney: It's fun, and easy, to play spot the Lion as rugby fans tour

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

I 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...

Rugby: British and Irish Lions embrace the fear in Queenstown

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

The British and Irish Lions embraced the pressure to beat the All Blacks in Wellington to make this Saturday's test at Eden Park a series decider and today they have embraced the fear in Queenstown.Warren...

The most controversial moments from All Blacks vs Lions 2nd Test

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Last Saturday's Test match between the All Blacks and the Lions has certainly provided a heightened level of drama. Conditions were appalling in Wellington and the Lions came from behind to claim an epic,...