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Six talking points to emerge from the Lions selection

Warren Gatland named his 41-man Lions squad amid feverish anticipation now the dust has settled, what does it tell us about he squad and the threat of the opposition?Ready for battle: The Lions management pose for photos ahead of New Zealand A front-five of to fear? For all the flicks, feints and steps boasted by an All Blacks backline that offers …Continue reading »

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Warren Gatland names 41-man Lions squad to face the All Blacks

Rugby fans now know the make-up of the British & Irish Lions squad to face the All Blacks this summer and it threw up a few surprisesReady to rumble: Warren Gatland has named a 41-man squad to face New ZealandWarren Gatland announced his 41-man British & Irish Lions squad today in West London in front of assembled media. A …Continue reading »

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Five things we learnt about rugby in March

The emergence or Jordie Barrett, professional rugby in Gwent's survival, a Parisien mess and Jonah Lomu rugby are all covered in this monthly round-upGiant of the game: Jonah Lomu Rugby was a catalyst for many kids to take up rugbyBeauden Barrett’s brother no longer March has seen Beauden Barrett’s brother go through a defining stage in his career. Not …Continue reading »

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Uncovered: The highs and lows of Nicky Robinson

After a well-travelled career where he has plied his trade in the Pro12, Top14 and Aviva Premiership, Nicky Robinson chats about a 15-year stint at No 10Second coming: Robinson makes a break in his second stint with the Cardiff BluesAfter establishing himself as a gifted playmaker at Cardiff Blues and winning 13 Wales caps, fly-half Nicky Robinson headed to …Continue reading »

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Six Nations: The 37-man Lions squad for New Zealand

The dust has just settled on an explosive Six Nations which means the eyes of the rugby world will focus squarely on the April 19 Lions squad announcement. Who gets in?Inked-in: Owen Farrell is likely to play at No 10 or No 12 for the Test teamEveryone else has had a crack at predicting Warren Gatland’s party and Test line-ups for the British & Irish Lions …Continue reading »

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