We run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in AucklandKey figure: Ken Owens will captain the Lions against the Blues. Photo: Getty ImagesWe run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in Auckland
The Lions made hard work of their first match on tour, against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians.Man on a mission: Taulupe Faletau takes the ball up for the LionsThe Lions tour is officially underway, with the visitors turning in an error-strewn and frustrating display as they chugged to …Continue reading »
The Lions finally kick off the 2017 tour and for a few it is the chance to give coach Warren Gatland plenty to think about ahead of the TestsUpward trajectory: Ben Te'o is on a fast-track to a Test starting spotThe 2017 Lions tour kicks off within hours after what has seemed an interminable wait. With the Provincial Barbarians expected …Continue reading »
The domestic season comes to a close tomorrow with more than 130,000 fans expected to pack out Twickenham and the Aviva StadiumGo West: Jack Nowell will be looking to inspire Exeter to a first Premiership trophyBy tomorrow evening, just a shade after 8pm, the 2016-17 domestic season will be a footnote, and we’ll know which …Continue reading »
