New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand name 23 to challenge the Lions in final test

By Raffaele Rocca / July 5, 2017 /

New Zealand have named the 23 to challenge the Lions in Saturday’s third Test series-decider. Warren Gatland’s tourists take on the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland this weekend…

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NZ media less than happy with Sean O’Brien avoiding ban

By Raffaele Rocca / July 3, 2017 /

New Zealand media less than happy with Sean O’Brien avoiding ban. So after a mammoth disciplinary hearing lasting almost four hours, Sean O’Brien is free to play in the final test…

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Breaking: Sean O’Brien cleared to play in final Test

By Raffaele Rocca / July 2, 2017 /

Leinster and Ireland’s Sean O’Brien has been cleared to play it the final test. O’Brien had been cited for allegedly striking All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo in the Lions’ 24-21…

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Lions look set to lose Sean O’Brien for final Test.

By Raffaele Rocca / July 2, 2017 /

Leinster’s Sean O’Brien has been cited for dangerous play (swinging arm) during Saturday’s second Test victory over the All Blacks. The Carlow back row is alleged to have used a…

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NZ Media reaction to the second test defeat for All Blacks

By Raffaele Rocca / July 2, 2017 /

New Zealand media reaction as the Lions beat the All Blacks. Owen Farrell’s 78th minute penalty is what ultimately settled this titanic struggle with the All Blacks but it was…

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WATCH: Highlights and reaction from the Lions 2nd Test victory

By Raffaele Rocca / July 1, 2017 /

Highlights and reaction from the Lions 2nd Test victory. Watch highlights from a dramatic night in Wellington that saw The British & Irish Lions level the Test series with tries…

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Lions roar back to take test series to final weekend

By Raffaele Rocca / July 1, 2017 /

The British & Irish Lions roar back to level the series heading into next weekend’s grand finale. Sonny Bill Williams was sent off as the British and Irish Lions claimed…

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WATCH: Gatland placing all his eggs in second test basket

By Raffaele Rocca / June 29, 2017 /

Warren Gatland is no stranger to making big calls and there are plenty of talking points around his second Test selections. The debate of Sexton and / or Farrell in…

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Gatland axes OMahony as Lions name match day 23 for second test

By Raffaele Rocca / June 29, 2017 /

Mixed news for Munster players on the Lions tour as last week’s captain Peter O’Mahony has been dropped from the match day squad for the second test in Wellington while…

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WATCH: Match highlights and reaction of today’s 31-all draw

By Raffaele Rocca / June 27, 2017 /

Match highlights and reaction of today’s 31-all draw. Watch highlights from an exciting draw against the Hurricanes that included three tries from the Lions, with outside backs Tommy Seymour (2)…

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