New Zealand Rugby

CJ Stander starts at number 8 in final game before Test series begins

By Raffaele Rocca / June 18, 2017 /

Munster’s CJ Stander will start at number 8 for the Lions against the Chiefs on Tuesday morning as the players have their last opportunity to put their hands up for…

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WATCH: Peter O’Mahony honoured to captain the Lions

By Raffaele Rocca / June 15, 2017 /

Peter O’Mahony honoured to captain the Lions. Head coach Warren Gatland and Peter O’Mahony, captain for the fifth fixture on Tour against the Maori All Blacks, both believe the combinations…

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Maori All Blacks name side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday

By Raffaele Rocca / June 15, 2017 /

The Maori All Blacks face the British & Irish Lions in Rotorua on Saturday. James Lowe, who joins Leinster Rugby next season, will start for the Maori All Blacks in…

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Murray Singled out by NZ media as key to Lions success

By Raffaele Rocca / June 12, 2017 /

Munster’s Conor Murray singled out by NZ media as key to Lions success. While not overly impressed with the Lions attacking prowess over the first three games, New Zealand media…

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Crusaders pick nine All Blacks in squad to face British and Irish Lions

By Raffaele Rocca / June 8, 2017 /

The Crusaders have picked nine All Blacks in their matchday 23 to face the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday morning in what will be the toughest game of the tour…

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Blues outclass Lions in 22-16 win

By Raffaele Rocca / June 7, 2017 /

Blues outclass Lions in 22-16 win. A superb late try from Blues replacement fly-half Ihaia West consigned the British and Irish Lions to their first defeat of the New Zealand…

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Uneasy start for Lions as Sexton does little to impress in poor opener

By Raffaele Rocca / June 3, 2017 /

Uneasy start for Lions as Sexton does little to impress in poor opener. The battle for the number ten test shirt took a swing towards Owen Farrell today as Johnny…

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All-Blacks coach says massive expectation on Lions

By Jack Neville / May 16, 2017 /

All Black manager fires warning at Lions. Ahead of the upcoming Lions tour of New Zealand, All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson has seemingly begun the mind games. Hansen’s men…

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Paul O’Connell discusses what’s tough about touring in New Zealand

By Emma Needham / May 9, 2017 /

Paul O’Connell talks about the demands of touring New Zealand. The British and Irish Lions travel to New Zealand this June with a ‘slim chance’ of beating the New Zealand…

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