In the torrential rain of Wellington the Lions put their supporters through every conceivable emotion, yet emerged victorious to level the SeriesWe go again: Owen Farrell addresses the squad after the final whistleSaturday 1st July, 2017. A date that will forever be etched in the Lion’ illustrious 129-year history. It was an …Continue reading »
The Lions have never won at the Westpac and with the All Blacks unbeaten at home since 2009, the odds are stacked against Warren Gatland's men...Standing together: The Lions know it's win or bust this eveningThe thwack was perceptible through the cold Wellington air. In amongst a throng of All Blacks on the Westpac turf, …Continue reading »
The two Kiwi coaches have indulged in some low-level sledging all tour but the mood changed when Gatland was depicted as a clown by a local paperTime for a truce: For the moment, there's a ceasefire between Warren Gatland and Steve HansenAll tour, like two ageing prize fighters, Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland have kept each other at arm’s length, offering …Continue reading »
England’s squad for the Women’s World Cup in August features 15 players who lifted the trophy in 2014Leading figures: Coach Simon Middleton and captain Sarah Hunter at Twickenham. Photo: Getty ImagesEngland’s squad for the Women’s World Cup in August features 15 players who lifted the trophy in 2014
The Lions led the Hurricanes by 14 points after 65 minutes before an Iain Henderson yellow card gave the 'Canes an unlikely route back for a drawPulling away: George North was the recipient of a fine Henderson offloadThe Lions midweekers gave Warren Gatland both questions and answers after a few days in which the head coach has …Continue reading »
