Warburton back as Lions seek to maintain momentum
The British and Irish Lions got their tour of New Zealand back on track with an intense 12-3 victory over the Crusaders, arguably the…
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The British and Irish Lions got their tour of New Zealand back on track with an intense 12-3 victory over the Crusaders, arguably the…
As another year draws to a close, with the flow of the sands of time as unremitting as ever, it's time to introspect, before…
As another year draws to a close, with the flow of the sands of time as unremitting as ever, it's time to introspect. We…
As another year draws to a close, with the flow of the sands of time as unremitting as ever, it's time to introspect. Soon,…
As another year draws to a close, with the flow of the sands of time as unremitting as ever, it's time to introspect. Soon,…
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Told ya they’ll slow down after 50.
Wallabies vs All Blacks: Bledisloe Cup Game 1 live scores, blog
‘Men against boys’ has never been more apt.
Wallabies vs All Blacks: Bledisloe Cup Game 1 live scores, blog
This is going to get as nasty as the All Blacks want. I think out of respect they’ll slow down after 50.
Wallabies vs All Blacks: Bledisloe Cup Game 1 live scores, blog
My initial thought was 8.22, but I think they’ll go for 8.17 just to complete the trifecta of 8.15, 8.16 and 8.17 kickoffs. (Won’t be 8.14 because, come on, you think they’ll start early!?)
State of Origin 2017 kick-off bingo: What time will Game 3 actually start?
What a memorable series this will go down as. And it’s because the Lions came to the party. Nobody expected them to even come close, especially after the squad was announced and Gatland’s supposed favourites were given a ticket. But how they overcame the odds. Winning a test match in New Zealand is a special achievement these days, and despite the controversial refereeing I don’t think anyone in their right mind can deny that the Lions deserved what they got from the series.
Also, totally agree, Lions tours MUST continue. Sadly the main opposition to these tours is coming from up north itself, and you can kind of understand that too, with their long and protracted domestic season, it’s just a little too much to expect from these players (the fact that they managed to achieve what they did under these circumstances makes it even more notable). Perhaps after the 2019 World Cup we’ll have a revamped calendar (hopefully a global one) and Lions tours will be bolstered, not hindered, by the European domestic season. But it has to continue. It’s an institution unlike any other in sport and we should cherish it.
The High Five: All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions, third Test
Best series of rugby in a long time. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Highlights: It's a draw! 15-15, All Blacks and Lions can't be split
I don’t think I’ve seen this much drama in any game of sport. Maybe the Australia vs South Africa 434 cricket match.
All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions highlights: International Rugby Third Test live scores, blog
Worst time possible for my stream to fail.
All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions highlights: International Rugby Third Test live scores, blog
Why lead with the shoulder at all then? It was stupid by SBW.
Highlights: Lions level! All Blacks beaten, Sonny Bill red-carded
Agree. The Vunipola incident is so common place in and around rucks. What made this one slightly stupid was that he had racked up a few penalties before that and this one was the tipping point.
Highlights: Lions level! All Blacks beaten, Sonny Bill red-carded
Yeah it seemed a lot like he just dived low at the knees. See that in rugby league these days.
You can see how Garcès’ explanation opens it up to many loopholes, would have been better to go with the no arms penalty.
Highlights: Lions level! All Blacks beaten, Sonny Bill red-carded
That tackle was without arms though. A penalty try was awarded and South Africa won by a point or something.
Highlights: Lions level! All Blacks beaten, Sonny Bill red-carded
I only watched the last 20 minutes, but how did that happen!?
All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions highlights: International rugby scores, blog
Thank you Max for telling this poignant tale. Legit shed a tear at the thought of those doomed Australians singing in the face of imminent death.
Remembering Wallaby "Mac" Ramsay - WW2 Hell Ship victim
2014 was the high point. Or maybe mid-2015 when they actually won the ANZAC test instead of just helping the Kangaroos out in their mid-season training run.
Why I'll be cheering for the Lions this weekend
Really disappointing. Out of the players who were made to slog it out for 80 minutes on Tuesday, he took Stander but left out Tipuric and Henderson. Te’o vs Farrell was always going to be a matter of what type of gameplan he wants, and now it’s clear they’re going to throw the pill around a bit. O’Mahony was always going to be the fall guy for the first test defeat. Sexton needs to have the game of his life, as discussed previously, but I’d love to see Dan Biggar involved on tour once more.
The less said about the selections of AWJ and Warburton the better.
The High Five: Hurricanes vs British and Irish Lions
Love this series of articles, Adam. 59 lineouts and 27 scrums, my word. Rugby was so different back then.
I played the Lions: Brian Coulter
Wow what a game. But talk about an implosion. Poor old Henderson was probably the best player on the pitch until the 65th minute. Might not make the bench on Saturday now. But really the whole team lost their way after that sin bin. Overall perhaps a fair result though, cracking game.
Hurricanes vs British and Irish Lions: International rugby live scores, blog
All the pretenders to the Test side have stepped up to the plate today. Henderson, Lawes, Nowell, Tipuric all mighty impressive. Halfpenny too has put in an assured preformance. Will be interesting to see how many players Gatland takes from this match into Saturday.
Hurricanes vs British and Irish Lions: International rugby live scores, blog
Good luck to both teams. I hope we get to see some exciting rugby.
Hurricanes vs British and Irish Lions: International rugby live scores, blog
That’s a good point Carlos. But I suppose the Lions coaches can’t go in with a doom and gloom policy like that. They’ll almost definitely look for reinforcements to bring about an improvement in performance. I saw a report about Gatland allegedly already singling out O’Mahony as a scapegoat. Remains to be seen what happens.
After the All Blacks' win, where to now for the Lions?
I actually bought it till the first quote.
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