The Lions have been pilloried for two under-par performances and they're unfancied against the Crusaders, but don't write them off...yetStand together: The Lions must keep on building ahead of the TestsSo far, it’s all been entirely predicable. The Lions have been written off from Invercargill in the South, to Auckland …Continue reading »
With more than 40 players away with the Lions, a host of young talents get their opportunity in Argentina, Singapore and the USA this weekendStepping up: Dylan Hartley with his England team at the San Isidro club (Getty Images)Rugby World looks at the new-look England, Scotland and Ireland teams ahead of their first 2017 summer Tests
The Lions loss to the Blues was dissected by fans and experts alike on social media. Here are a selection of tweets that caught the eyePointing the way: social media has plenty to say about the Lions v Blues gameThe British & Irish Lions’ loss to the Auckland Blues this morning will have left those stirring with a coffee …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland's men fell to a late Ihaia West wonder-try and while the performance was improved, there is still much to work on ahead of the Crusaders testFrustration: Ken Owens looks ruefully at the scoreline after SBW touches downA tale of missed opportunities The Lions are becoming masters at not being able to get over the whitewash. Against …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 »
