THE British and Irish Lions jersey for their New Zealand tour next summer appears to have been leaked just hours before tonight’s official unveiling. Kit makers Canterbury have attempted to keep the design secret – but a mix-up has reportedly seen the new jersey released in at least one shop. The jersey has been dubbed ‘The Untouchable’ […]
WARREN GATLAND stuck the boot into Sir Clive Woodward’s Lions tour of New Zealand and insisted he will NOT be pinching any ideas from it. Kiwi-born Gatland, 52, was this week named as Lions boss for next summer’s three-Test series against the All Blacks. Woodward’s side were whitewashed in 2005 despite having one of the […]
WARREN GATLAND has been confirmed as the British and Irish Lions boss for the daunting 2017 tour of New Zealand. Wales head coach Gatland is taking charge of the Lions for the second time after clinching a 2013 series win against Australia. The Kiwi will take a year out from his Dragons duties with Rob […]
LEIGH HALFPENNY has handed the Lions a huge boost by revealing that Toulon have agreed to release him if he is picked for the 2017 tour to New Zealand. Halfpenny has been given special permission by Toulon’s controversial owner Mourad Boudjellal to miss the Top 14 final and tour with the Lions – despite Boudjellal […]