Part of New Zealand’s World Cup-winning team of 2011 but omitted for the 2015 tournament, Israel Dagg last year rediscovered his best form and won his 50th Test cap. The…
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Lions 2017: Tourists must marry X-Factor with the basics
There may well be more that one way to skin a cat – from top-tier taxidermists to black market mounters, there will no doubt be a variance in where the…
Lions 2017: Which heroes will emerge from match against the Blues?
With their selection for the match-up against the Auckland Blues, the British & Irish Lions have a fantastic opportunity to win over more hearts and minds within the New Zealand…
Lions name the team to take on the Blues
We run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in Auckland
A Maori welcome to remember for the British & Irish Lions
We report on the Lions' official Maori welcome in Waitangi and pick a potential starting XV for the second game against the Blues
Lions 2017: NZ Provincial Barbarians 7-13 British & Irish Lions
The Lions tour is officially underway, with the visitors turning in an error-strewn and frustrating display as they chugged to a close win over the Provincial Barbarians. Their hosts are…
Lions 2017: Five players with a point to prove
The 2017 Lions tour kicks off within hours after what has seemed an interminable wait. With the Provincial Barbarians expected to put up the least resistance to the Lions in…
Video: Rugby World on the Lions’ opening game
Rugby World discuss the opening match of the 2017 Lions tour against NZ Provincial Barbarians
Lions name team for opening game against NZ Provincial Barbarians
We take a look at the Lions team Warren Gatland has named for the opening game of the 2017 tour
The 2017 Lions squad have arrived in New Zealand
What happened when the 2017 British & Irish Lions touched down in New Zealand