At the end of an emotional, roller-coaster of six weeks on tour, it’s time for Rugby World to hand out a few tongue-in-cheek gongs to a few individuals, highlights and…
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Lions 2017: Why Warren Gatland’s insider knowledge was key
Coach Warren Gatland’s insight into New Zealand culture played a crucial role in the Lions drawing the series with the back-to-back world champions
The Lions earn respect in the toughest rugby environment of all
When time allows for clarity of thought; after an evening of maddening, frenetic, passionate intensity, there will be no doubting who is the happier of the two coaches; Warren Gatland.…
Lions 2017: New Zealand 15-15 British & Irish Lions
We have witnessed history, ladies and gentlemen, but maybe not in the way you expected. We have a first-ever drawn Lions series in New Zealand. We all survived it, somehow.…
Get ‘Inside the Lions’ with the new issue of Rugby World
In the August issue of Rugby World we go behind the scenes on the Lions tour of New Zealand
Five reasons the pressure is on the All Blacks ahead of the Third Test
Momentum shift Bottling momentum in sport is a precious commodity. Before and after the First Test, it was the All Blacks who gave off an insouciant, laid-back air. If there…
Lions Second Test: Five things we learnt
Lions glory. But a black elephant remains in the room The Lions beat the All Blacks by 24-21, levelled the series, and achieved something that few professional rugby players will…
Lions 2017: Warren Gatland’s men silence the doubters to set up Auckland decider
Saturday 1st July, 2017. A date that will forever be etched in the Lion’ illustrious 129-year history. It was an evening where records tumbled as fast as the odds for…
Lions 2017: New Zealand 21-24 British & Irish Lions
The Rugby World verdict on the second Test between the Lions and New Zealand in Wellington
Lions 2017: Warren Gatland gambles for must-win Second Test
The thwack was perceptible through the cold Wellington air. In amongst a throng of All Blacks on the Westpac turf, Beauden Barrett was drilling the ball 40m across field into…