The All Blacks must opt for the promise of Ngani Laumape or the redemption of Malakai FekitoaFronting up: Sonny Bill Williams after hearing of his four-week banSTEVE HANSEN has never been afraid of chucking players in the deep end and seeing if they can swim. However, …Continue reading »
In the August issue of Rugby World we go behind the scenes on the Lions tour of New ZealandIn the August issue of Rugby World we go behind the scenes on the Lions tour of New Zealand
The All Blacks are in the unfamiliar position of going into the Third Test on the back of a loss and they know the onus is on them to right the wrongs from WellingtonFight of flight: The All Blacks know they can't make mistakes against an improving Lions sideMomentum shift Bottling momentum in sport is a precious commodity. Before and after the First Test, it was the All …Continue reading »
Talking points from the game including All Black backlash, Beauden Barrett's kicking yips, Maro Itoje's coming of age and Warburton's quiet industry all coveredBreaking the line: Conor Murray snipes over to score the Lions' second tryLions glory. But a black elephant remains in the room The Lions beat the All Blacks by 24-21, levelled the …Continue reading »
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 »
