British & Irish Lions

Clashes that will matter in second Test in Wellington

The British and Irish Lions find themselves in a must win encounter when they face All Blacks in the second Test in Wellington. Here are the few clashes that might be decisive during the encounter.
30 June 2017

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions - Second Test Preview

As the second Test between New Zealand and British and Irish Lions is about to get underway at Westpac Stadium on Saturday, we take a look at few of the key points ahead of the encounter.
30 June 2017

Kieran Read confident Lions' future not in doubt irrespective of result against New Zeaalnd

All Blacks captain Kieran Read insists that the British and Irish Lions' future is not under any doubt irrespective of their result in the ongoing New Zealand tour.
30 June 2017

Mako Vunipola keen to prove Warren Gatland's criticism wrong

England international Mako Vunipola said he is keen to prove British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland's criticism on the team wrong when he takes the field for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.
30 June 2017

Steve Hansen expects stiff challenge from Lions in second Test

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is expecting a stiff challenge from British and Irish Lions when the two teams lock horns with each other in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday.
29 June 2017

Tracking the Lions: Brian O'Driscoll and Justin Marshall Go Grassroots

In Episode four of Land Rover’s 'Tracking the Lions' series, one of the greatest players to have taken to the pitch, Brian O'Driscoll, wants to understand what it is that makes facing New Zealand such a formidable prospect for any touring rugby team, and get an appreciation for the country that boasts arguably the best rugby side on the planet.
29 June 2017

Naholo, Lienert-Brown to start for New Zealand in Wellington Test

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has made two changes to the starting line-up for the second Test against British and Irish Lions that kicks-off on Saturday in Wellington.
29 June 2017

Sam Warburton to lead Lions in second Test against New Zealand

Wales international Sam Warburton has been announced as the captain of British and Irish Lions for the second Test against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
29 June 2017

Courtney Lawes keen to take on New Zealand

British and Irish Lions lock Courtney Lawes is confident of a strong performance in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, if he gets an opportunity.
28 June 2017

Warburton can add intensity to Lions - Jerome Kaino

New Zealand back-row Jerome Kaino stated that British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton can bring a "huge lift of intensity" to the visitors, if he is named in the starting line-up.
28 June 2017

Adam Jones prefers start for both Jones and Itoje against New Zealand

Former Wales international Adam Jones insists that he would prefer playing both Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje over George Kruis for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Saturday in Wellington.
28 June 2017

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions - Analysis and Player Ratings

Hurricanes made an incredible comeback to score two tries in the final quarter to seal a 31-31 draw against British and Irish Lions in the tour game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Here is the analysis on the game and the player rankings.
27 June 2017

Hurricanes come from behind to draw against Lions

Super Rugby champions Hurricanes made an incredible comeback scoring two tries in the final quarter to go on to the level the tour game against British and Irish Lions 31-31 at Westpac Stadium on Tuesday.
27 June 2017

All Blacks never intend to injure someone intentionally - Jerome Kaino

Gatland wanted clampdown on New Zealand's 'dangerous' play after he slammed the home side of falling blindly on Conor Murray's standing leg whenever the Ireland international launched a kick in the box.
27 June 2017

New Zealand newspaper mocks Warren Gatland for second time

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has been caricatured for the second time in seven months by New Zealand Herald after his recent accusations on New Zealand following the first Test in Auckland.
27 June 2017

Jared Payne to miss Hurricanes clash due to headache

Ireland international Jared Payne has been withdrawn from Tuesday's tour game against Super Rugby champions Hurricanes due to a headache.
27 June 2017

Why Eddie Jones has a watchful eye on the British and Irish Lions

The England squad that has just toured Argentina will be either at home resting or away enjoying their holidays
26 June 2017

British and Irish Lions v Hurricanes - Preview

As British and Irish Lions gear up to face Super Rugby champions Hurricanes in the upcoming tour game in Wellington on Tuesday, we take a look at few of the key points leading to the encounter.
26 June 2017

Steve Hansen slams accusations from Lions boss Warren Gatland

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has criticised British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland for his accusations on the All Blacks side following the first Test in Auckland.
26 June 2017

Jonathan Davies confident of Lions bouncing back after Auckland defeat

Wales centre Jonathan Davies believes British and Irish Lions can bounce back after their demoralising defeat to New Zealand in the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
26 June 2017