Warren Gatland wary of All Blacks’ response after Lions ‘poked the bear’
9 years ago by The Guardian• Coach cautions against winding up New Zealand before decisive third Test• ‘Hopefully the wounded Lion from last week is still recovering as well’Warren Gatland says his British & Irish Lions...
Lions’ Wellington win stirs memories of 1993 Auckland decider
9 years ago by The GuardianIt was 24 years ago that a Lions win in Wellington was followed by the ‘Black-lash’ at Eden Park, where New Zealand romped to a 30-13 victorySean Fitzpatrick recalls it as the worst week of his life...
Would the Lions have won if Sean O’Brien had been sent off?
9 years ago by The RoarAsked about the All Blacks 24–21 defeat at Wellington by a terrific British and Irish Lions defensive and attacking (occasionally) performance, Sam Cane made a staunch reply about next weekend’s...
Sonny Bill Williams bears brunt of criticism after All Blacks defeat
9 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand media blame Williams and his switching between rugby codes• Local media say result has breathed life back into world rugbyHome defeats for New Zealand do not happen often, so inevitably...
Lions must beware vengeful All Blacks and their own ill-discipline in decider | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland must ensure that tempers are kept in check and the penalty count stemmed to have a chance of winning at the All Blacks’ Eden Park fortressWhen England popped down to Queenstown for a spot...
The Roar: What a wacky game
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWe're heading to Eden Park next Saturday night for the decider.The Lions stunned the rugby world with a win over 14-man New Zealand last night in Wellington. Tony Veitch breaks down all the action in today's...
Live chat with Wynne Gray
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHerald rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions following the Lions win over the All Blacks last night in Wellington. The Lions got their victory and they owed it - or much of it - to one rash...
LIONS KEEP SERIES ALIVE IN WELLINGTON
9 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyA late Owen Farrell penalty saw the Lions home 24-21 to send the series to a decider in Auckland next week. The match will doubtless also be remembered for Sonny Bill Williams becoming just the third All...
How the UK media reacted to Lions win over All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions are the toast of Britain after beating the All Blacks last night in Wellington, the first time in 49 tests that New Zealand had lost at home.Here's how the UK media reacted: Lions' win is a personal...
Steve Hansen not concerned about Beauden Barrett's kicking
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen brushed away concerns about Beauden Barrett's form following their 21-24 defeat to British and Irish Lions in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday.
