All Blacks hot favourites in DHL Lions Series decider

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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





Sonny Bill Williams needs a big night at Eden Park

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No player should be selected for the All Blacks based on their name alone. But for Blues midfielder Sonny Bill Williams – this could well be the case. Williams has been named in the Blues side to take on the British and Irish Lions on Wednesday night, but there is a gigantic bracket overclouding the […] READ MORE




Out Roar 17: Lions must improve against Maori All Blacks

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The Lions must improve against the Maori All Blacks if they are to reassure their loyal fans that the best is indeed yet to come on this tour. The pressure valve is slowly turning on the British and Irish Lions as their fifth match on tour sees some surprising selections for what promises to be […] READ MORE



Media spoils large chunk of Lions Squad announcement

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LWOR editor Michael Pulman takes a look at the media coverage leading up to this week’s announcement of the 2017 British & Irish Lions squad for the tour to New Zealand. It was one of the most anticipated squad announcements in rugby history; but it was also highly spoiled by many in the mainstream media. […] READ MORE