Second Test - New Zealand v British and Irish Lions - Review
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions managed to remain alive in the ongoing Test against New Zealand following their 21-24 win in Wellington. So here are few key points, we learned from the encounter.
Lions 2017: Warren Gatland’s men silence the doubters to set up Auckland decider
9 years ago by Rugby WorldIn the torrential rain of Wellington the Lions put their supporters through every conceivable emotion, yet emerged victorious to level the SeriesWe go again: Owen Farrell addresses the squad after the...
Sean O’Brien could miss Lions decider after being cited in second Test win
9 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland flanker cited for allegedly striking All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo• Sonny Bill Williams was sent off in feisty second Test in WellingtonSean O’Brien could miss the British & Irish...
Rugby: Lions test win ends in insults and tunnel scuffle between players
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA post-match scuffle last night marred the thrilling second test between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.The Lions managed to force a decider in the series...
Liam Napier: Lions roar to set up fitting finale
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Liam Napier in WellingtonYou could not have scripted this one. The Lions needed every second of a drama-filled test in Wellington, but this test series has the decider it so deserves. The 12 year wait...
Five talking points from All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions second Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Lions threw absolutely everything at the All Blacks on Saturday night, squeaking home with a 24-21 win in Wellington. The result keeps the series alive heading into next week’s Eden Park decider,...
Even during a rare defeat, the depleted All Blacks looked a formidable force | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianDown to 14 men, Steve Hansen’s side still managed to turn the screw on the Lions, taking the game to them and provoking a high number of errorsFronting up to the TV cameras cannot be easy after a defeat...
Lions captain Sam Warburton: 'I'll only be happy with a series win' – video
9 years ago by The GuardianThe British & Irish Lions edged a tense contest in Wellington, with Owen Farrell landing a late penalty to keep the series alive with a 24-21 win over the All Blacks. Despite the historic victory –...
Lions captain Sam Warburton: 'I'll only be happy with a series win' – video
9 years ago by The GuardianThe British & Irish Lions edged a tense contest in Wellington, with Owen Farrell landing a late penalty to keep the series alive with a 24-21 win over the All Blacks. Despite the historic victory –...
Mako Vunipola’s let off allows Lions to edge past ferocious All Blacks | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianThe indiscipline of Warren Gatland’s team nearly cost them victory despite Sonny Bill Williams’ sending off, New Zealand’s first ever red card at homeLong after the final whistle had gone, the cry...
