British & Irish Lions

Highlanders v British and Irish Lions - Analysis

As Highlanders completed a 23-22 win over British and Irish Lions at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Tuesday, we take a look at few of the key points from the encounter.
13 June 2017

Highlanders complete 23-22 win over Lions after Banks' late penalty

Marty Banks scored the decisive penalty in the 73rd minute as Highlanders edged out British and Irish Lions in a thrilling 23-22 win in the tour game at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Tuesday.
13 June 2017

Stuart Hogg ruled out of remainder of New Zealand tour

Scotland international Stuart Hogg has been ruled out of the remainder of British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand following a cheek injury that he sustained during the tour game against Crusaders on Saturday.
13 June 2017

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12 June 2017

Lions have enough depth in squad to cover for Hogg's injury - Andy Farrell

British and Irish Lions defence coach Andy Farrell stated that Scotland international Stuart Hogg will be given all possible time to recover from the cheek injury that he sustained during the tour game against Crusaders at AMI Stadium on Saturday.
12 June 2017

Sam Warburton uncertain for first Test against New Zealand

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has not ruled out of the possibility of him missing the first Test for the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand that begins at Eden Park on 24th June.
12 June 2017

Fitness will be a weapon, not a weakness - Andy Farrell

After a monumental defensive performance against the Crusaders, the British and Irish Lions' defence coach Andy Farrell has confidently expressed that fitness will be a weapon and not a weakness for his side in the ongoing tour of New Zealand.
12 June 2017

Player ratings for British and Irish Lions v Crusaders

Owen Farrell kicked four penalties as British and Irish Lions went on to defeat Crusaders 3-12 in the tour game at AMI Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday. Here are player ratings from the encounter.
10 June 2017

Crusaders v British and Irish Lions - Analysis

As British and Irish Lions registered their second victory in the ongoing New Zealand tour with a 3-12 triumph over Crusaders, we take a look at few of the key points on the encounter at AMI Stadium.
10 June 2017

Owen Farrell kicks tour right back on track as Lions down Crusaders 3-12 in Christchurch

Owen Farrell with four penalties helped the British and Irish Lions to over-power Super Rugby's unbeaten Crusaders 3-12 in a grueling affair at AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday.
10 June 2017

Examination from British and Irish Lions' defeat to Blues

The British and Irish Lions suffered a 22-16 defeat to Super Rugby side Blues in their second tour game in Auckland on Wednesday. Here are few of the key points from the encounter.
8 June 2017

Crusaders expecting tough contest against British and Irish Lions

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson said that his side is expecting a tough competition from the British and Irish Lions in their tour game on Saturday.
8 June 2017

Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape included in New Zealand squad for Lions series

New Zealand have included uncapped duo Ngani Laumape and Jordie Barrett in a 33-man squad that will take on British and Irish Lions in their upcoming three-match home Test series against British and Irish Lions.
8 June 2017

Alun Wyn Jones named Lions captain for clash against Crusaders

British and Irish Lions have announced Wales international Alun Wyn Jones as the captain for the upcoming tour game against Super Rugby side Crusaders on Saturday.
8 June 2017

Blues head coach Tana Umaga praises Sonny Bill Williams after victory against Lions

Blues head coach Tana Umaga lavished praise on New Zealand international Sonny Bill Williams after his team's 22-16 win over British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday.
8 June 2017

Player ratings for British and Irish Lions v Blues

As a late try from Ihaia West sealed a 22-16 win for Blues against British and Irish Lions in the tour game at Eden Park on Wednesday, we take a look on how Warren Gatland's men fared in the contest.
7 June 2017

Late Ihaia West try helps Blues claim 22 - 16 win

Rieko Loane scored the opening try of the game on the seventh minute following a cross field kick from Stephen Perofeta, who later missed out on the conversion
7 June 2017

An insight into what New Zealand's haka is all about

The British and Irish Lions will be facing the traditional haka from not just the New Zealand side during their three-Test match series but also from various Super Rugby sides over the next five weeks.
7 June 2017

Defeat to Ireland was wake-up call for New Zealand - Charlie Faumuina

New Zealand international Charlie Faumuina stated that the All Blacks' defeat to Ireland in Chicago has made them even more sharper on the field.
6 June 2017

Key Players who can swing it for the British and Irish Lions

The All Blacks are a phenomenal side and Warren Gatland’s British Lions squad will find it tough going in their three tests later this summer.
5 June 2017