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The choice to leave out Josh Navidi from Warren Gatland’s initial 37-man Lions squad was one that not many predicted. He was arguably Wales’ best player in their winning 2021 Six Nations campaign and he is more than capable of going toe-to-toe with the Springboks. Whilst the inclusions of Tom Curry, Taulupe Faletau and Justin […] READ MORE
Sam Warburton’s early retirement due to an injury overload has struck much sadness throughout the rugby community. The former Welsh captain will be remembered not only for his on field heroics but for his ambassadorial persona and substantial charitable work. Ever the gentleman away from the game of rugby, Sam Warburton has grown into one of […] READ MORE
Time is running out, the date is closing in and the attention is focusing onto the British and Irish Lions tour, 2017. And when the tourists step off that inbound Qantas flight from London to Auckland in just a few days time, it will be ‘rugby central’ for the majority of fans of the game. […] READ MORE
The Highlanders handed the British and Irish Lions their second defeat of the tour, with a thrilling 23-22 victory in Dunedin. A late penalty from Marty Banks gave the South Islanders a famous victory, after tries from Waisake Naholo and Liam Coltman put them into a winning position. The visitors held a slender advantage, before […] READ MORE
If anything can be learned from this match, it is that the traditional rivals; such as existed on previous tours, are now replaced by the franchise teams. The Blues, Crusaders, Highlanders, Chiefs and finally the Hurricanes. A huge wall to climb by the tourists--only made more difficult, thanks to a famous Otago Highlanders victory. 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
The British and Irish Lions have one out-and-out world class player and boy ‘did they need him on Saturday morning’. Owen Farrell was brought on in the second half, and rescued a failing Lions effort. The Lions laboured to a 13-7 win over the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Whangarei thanks to Anthony Watson’s try. However […] READ MORE
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
The British and Irish Lions finally took their first steps on New Zealand soil today – and skipper Sam Warburton and their immediate action got a lot of people talking. In response to a feisty Maori challenge; the Lions sang Welsh hymn Calon Lan (a song associated with Welsh rugby for generations) in front of […] READ MORE
The long wait is over, as Warren Gatland announced his 2017 British and Irish Lions squad. One which will be discussed, debated and contested–already, the eyes of the world are on the Lions squad heading for New Zealand in June. 41 Players in total: 16 Englishmen, 12 from Wales, 11 Irishmen and just the two […] READ MORE
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