A powerful new book by Sam Warburton, the former Wales and Lions captain, lifts the lid on the physical and mental strains that led him to quit playing rugby at just 29Super six: Sam Warburton during the 2017 Lions series that brought the curtain down on his career (Getty)Rugby World reviews Open Side, a new book by Sam Warburton in which the former Wales and Lions captain reveals the mental and physical strains that led to his early retirement
Some incisive analysis on the final Lions test including why it was the perfect draw, Jonathan Davies' renaissance and credit to Warren GatlandAnd the fans go wild: Owen Farrell levels the scores in the Final TestThe perfect draw It has been said that a draw is like kissing your sister. If that is the case, …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland and his squad were written off before the three-Test Series but through sheer force of will they earnt the respect of the All BlacksHonours even: The Lions and All Blacks drew their first ever SeriesWhen time allows for clarity of thought; after an evening of maddening, frenetic, passionate intensity, there will be no doubting …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland has been able to name the first unchanged Lions side since 1993 as Steve Hansen has been forced into more changesSame again, lads: Warren Gatland has gone for an unchanged 23Warren Gatland has had the luxury of being able to name the same 23 players who took part in the …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 »
