WARREN GATLAND has revealed he has spent more time pleasing sponsors than watching rugby. The Lions boss has the near-impossible task of defeating double world champions New Zealand this summer for the first time since 1971. But he has faced the huge distraction of sponsorship events. Keep up to date with ALL the rugby union news […]
CAN you hear the roar? It’s approaching fast – the British and Irish Lions are set to take to the field once again on a tour of rugby-mad New Zealand. Not only are they facing the double world champions, but a team that no Lions squad has defeated in a full series since 1971. In […]
GEORGE KRUIS’ Six Nations is over and his Lions dream in tatters. The 20-capped England second-row will have knee surgery on Tuesday and will be out for up to 12 weeks. Warren Gatland names his Lions squad on April 19 so the Saracens lock faces a huge race against time to make the plane to […]
SAM WARBURTON has been named Lions captain for a second tour ahead of this summer’s series in New Zealand. The Cardiff Blues flanker has captained Wales more times than any other man, and led the Lions to victory in Australia in 2013. Regarded as one of the most talented openside flankers in world rugby, Warburton […]
LIONS boss Warren Gatland took dead aim at the All Blacks and warned them: “I want to smash the c**p out of you!” Tough-talking Kiwi Gatland leads his Lions in New Zealand next summer — looking for his first win against the double World Cup winners. After his Lions smashed Australia in 2013, Gatland is […]