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Northern Hemisphere Rugby Closing The Gap With the British & Irish Lions having touched down following an enthralling drawn series in New Zealand, the analysis of the series for both the home and away sides, will continue long into the summer. One thing that is apparent, is the bridging of ‘a gap’ for Northern Hemisphere […] READ MORE
A week removed from the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand, it is only fitting that Last Word on Rugby offer rugby fans a ‘Lions flashback’ to recall three key moments of the drawn series. Our series of ‘Lions flashback’ videos have covered series from the 1930’s, with tours of New Zealand, Australia and South Africa recalled. […] READ MORE
The DHL Lions Series has concluded, with a drawn series after the 15-15 result on Saturday. The All Blacks have been held from their ambition of holding back the best of Britain. And with this second Lions series wrap it is time to reflect on the highlights and best combined starting XV. READ MORE
The DHL Lions Series has concluded, with a drawn series after the 15-15 result on Saturday. The All Blacks have been held from their ambition of holding back the best of Britain. And with this 'end of tour wrap' it is time to reflect on the highlights. READ MORE
The All Blacks have more than history on their side at Eden Park as one of the biggest matches in the careers of 46-players kicks off later tonight. It’s the game that World Rugby has been crying out for – but even the most informed of rugby pundits wouldn’t be backing anything other than an […] READ MORE
The third test of the DHL Lions Series is set for a tremendous climax. After a win for both opponents, the heat is now turned up, in the most watched International series in recent history. The British and Irish Lions 2017 tour pinboard follows the squad selection and intrigue that has all rugby fans attention. The […] READ MORE
The Second Test between the All Blacks v Lions was a ‘spicy affair’. Full of flashpoints and many talking points. Three key decisions of World Rugby referee Jérôme Garcès provided the bulk of the latter; the first-half red card to All Black Sonny Bill Williams, the yellow card to Lion Mako Vunipola, and the controversial […] READ MORE
The Lions secured one of the greatest wins in their illustrious rugby history, thanks to some immense character, a huge heart and Owen Farrell’s boot. A monumental fixture that will now see a crucial decider at Eden Park to decide the series. The three test DHL Lions Series will now go into a decider next […] READ MORE
In the final midweek game of the 2017 tour, it was your typical ‘game of two halves’. A fired-up British and Irish Lions team taking the early lead, only for the barnstorming home side to come within a whisker of stealing a win. A thrilling 31-31 draw was a close-run-thing, as the Lions survive the […] READ MORE
While the execution let the side down in the end; in the opening attacking play, and in the middle of the second half, this Lions team showed the glimpses that everyone knew they possessed. Quality players, good motivation and combined strength. But with mixed messages issued from the coaches box, it had a counter-intuitive affect. READ MORE