Off the back of a hugely entertaining first test in Auckland where New Zealand ran out convincing 30-15 winners, the Lions have it all to do in the second test in Wellington as they look to level the series up and take it back to Eden Park for a decider. With no room for error changes are likely to be made to freshen up the team, so … Continue reading Lions Second Test: My Team
After a feverish build-up amongst supporters and the media, the British and Irish Lions test series against world champions New Zealand began with a bang in Auckland. In one of the most compelling test matches in recent Lions history, the All Blacks produced a commanding performance in running out 30-15 winners against Warren Gatland’s tourists. In a game full of attacking rugby the All Blacks … Continue reading Lions 1st Test Review: All Blacks class above Lions in Auckland
The talking is nearly over with, and the action ready to begin. On Saturday, the British and Irish Lions will begin their quest to win a test series in New Zealand for the first time in 43 years. So with that in mind here are just a few of the big individual match-ups that could be decisive in Auckland at the weekend. Mako Vunipola v … Continue reading Lions First Test: Key Match-ups
With the first test in Auckland’s Eden Park nearly upon us, Warren Gatland’s Lions team are preparing for the ultimate challenge in sport as they look to overcome a New Zealand side who haven’t lost at Eden Park since 1994. After a tough start to life on tour, the Lions have found their feet in recent weeks and will be confident of causing Steve Hansen’s … Continue reading Five ways the Lions can beat New Zealand
Six games down, four to go. Next up for Warren Gatland’s Lions squad is the big one as all eyes turn to Eden Park in Auckland for the first of three tests against the All Blacks. A tour where not everything has run as smoothly as the British & Irish tourists would hope, the Lions go into Saturday’s match off the back of an eventful … Continue reading Lions 2017: What we’ve learnt so far
With many British and Irish rugby fans caught up with events going on in New Zealand, it is easy to forget that the four home nations are also preparing for their own respective tours. With all four nations missing key players away on Lions duty, this summer’s tours represent a big opportunity to blood youngsters and give some of the fringe players an opportunity to see … Continue reading Home Nations Summer Tours Preview
