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Slowing down quick ball, kicking accurately, putting history out of their minds, and playing for the full 80-minutes. That is how the British and Irish Lions can beat the All Blacks. Both sides have named a commendable starting XV, tickets are sold out, and all is in readiness for the First Test. The British and […] 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
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 New Zealand media will once again be happily licking its lips when digesting the Lions’ defeat to the Auckland Blues, who were well deserved winners against the ill-disciplined tourists. After an opening cagey win and one defeat, is there a real need for the alarm bells to be ringing for Warren Gatland’s side? Not […] READ MORE
With much of the focus on two men battling it out for the first five role against the All Blacks – the Lions shouldn’t be too quick to pencil Dan Biggar in as the last option. Biggar was a big part of Wales doing as well as they did during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. […] READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.