We report on the Lions' official Maori welcome in Waitangi and pick a potential starting XV for the second game against the BluesThe challenge: Sam Warburton faces the Maori warriors in Waitangi. Photo: Getty ImagesWe report on the Lions' official Maori welcome in Waitangi and pick a potential starting XV for the second game against the Blues
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 »
Francisco Isaac reviews the ups and downs of the 2016-17 Portuguese season, which saw CDUL lift their 20th Premiership title and AIS Agronomia scoop a cup double Capital class: Lisbon side CDUL celebrate their play-off win in the Premiership final (Miguel Rodrigues)Francisco Isaac reviews the 2016-17 Portuguese rugby season that brought silverware for Lisbon clubs CDUL and Agronomia
Rugby World discuss the opening match of the 2017 Lions tour against NZ Provincial BarbariansTee time: Johnny Sexton trains in the rain at Toll Stadium in Whangarei. Photo: InphoRugby World discuss the opening match of the 2017 Lions tour against NZ Provincial Barbarians
