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Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn series

Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn series

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 11:33
Sean O’Brien fully locked and loaded for All Blacks decider

Sean O’Brien fully locked and loaded for All Blacks decider

Ireland and Lions backrow: ‘This is the biggest game I’ve ever been involved in’

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:31
‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00
Meet the Irish keeping the Lions show on the road

Meet the Irish keeping the Lions show on the road

Devil is in the detail for Irish Lions working behind the scenes in New Zealand

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 17:40
Here’s Johnny: Sexton confounds his doubters again

Here’s Johnny: Sexton confounds his doubters again

People were saying he couldn’t survive a Lions tour. He is delighted to prove that he can

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00
Lions have what it takes to claim immortality against All Blacks

Lions have what it takes to claim immortality against All Blacks

The third test is the hardest, but Lions have tries in them if opportunities come

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00
Letter from NZ: Hansen a voice of reason as pot is stirred down under

Letter from NZ: Hansen a voice of reason as pot is stirred down under

Panel on ‘Break Down’ can’t get over O’Brien decision and accuse Lions of spoiling tactics

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 14:07
Steve Hansen philosophical as his baby All Blacks brace for battle

Steve Hansen philosophical as his baby All Blacks brace for battle

Saturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and Jordie

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 09:10
Gerry Thornley: Lions unchanged and recharged for decider

Gerry Thornley: Lions unchanged and recharged for decider

Wales' Liam Williams has been retained at fullback despite concern over leg injury

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 21:42
Gerry Thornley: Jordie Barrett’s inclusion signals bold All Blacks approach

Gerry Thornley: Jordie Barrett’s inclusion signals bold All Blacks approach

20-year-old brother of Beauden comes in at fullback; one of three changes in backline

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 20:54
Jamie George calls for calm as history beckons for Lions

Jamie George calls for calm as history beckons for Lions

Saracens hooker says Lions will have to go to the ‘next level’ against hurting All Blacks

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 22:00
Éanna Falvey says Lions’ lack of injuries due to intense training

Éanna Falvey says Lions’ lack of injuries due to intense training

Irish doctor believes durability has been attained through high-level sessions

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Expect All Blacks to revive mood of dark intent from Dublin

Gerry Thornley: Expect All Blacks to revive mood of dark intent from Dublin

All Blacks enter series decider in vulnerable state having lost Smith, Crotty and Williams

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 07:35
Tadhg Furlong braced for vengeful All Blacks side

Tadhg Furlong braced for vengeful All Blacks side

In-form forward expecting another ‘brutal’ affair as Lions seek to win series decider

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 22:00
Sean O’Brien decision could be the boost that drives Lions to victory

Sean O’Brien decision could be the boost that drives Lions to victory

Tullow Tank’s presence in final Test means Gatland can retain victorious back-row

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 06:30
Gerry Thornley: Great rugby gave the Lions a great win

Gerry Thornley: Great rugby gave the Lions a great win

It was a far from perfect performance, but Gatland’s ‘pro-active’ selection was vindicated

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 06:00
Lions' Queenstown diversion could raise a few eyebrows

Lions' Queenstown diversion could raise a few eyebrows

Scheduled break may seem curious but Lions following a familiar script to previous years

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Why Sonny Bill Williams had to see red

Gerry Thornley: Why Sonny Bill Williams had to see red

Referee Jerome Garces left with no option but to make it a third All Black red card

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 15:10
Sean O’Brien cleared to play in Lions series decider

Sean O’Brien cleared to play in Lions series decider

Irish flanker was cited for dangerous play but cleared in disciplinary hearing

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 14:03
Vindicated Warren Gatland wants only a series win

Vindicated Warren Gatland wants only a series win

Lions coach said demonising in New Zealand press has helped to motivate his team

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 14:53
Lions back in the series as All Blacks see red

Lions back in the series as All Blacks see red

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 11:22
Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile about

Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile about

Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett recalls his family’s time in Meath where his sons played GAA

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 07:00
Sexton aims to make a difference as Lions seek to save series

Sexton aims to make a difference as Lions seek to save series

Ireland and Leinster outhalf looking forward to starting alongside Owen Farrell for the first time

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 22:00
All Blacks’ superior collective skills set to prove decisive

All Blacks’ superior collective skills set to prove decisive

With the same pack on duty, New Zealand set to replicate awesome intensity levels

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 07:23
Sam Warburton braced for biggest challenge of his career

Sam Warburton braced for biggest challenge of his career

Lions captain says leading out team against All Blacks the biggest honour to date

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 22:00
Steve Hansen offers an olive branch to Warren Gatland

Steve Hansen offers an olive branch to Warren Gatland

On clown-gate: ‘But to ridicule someone is not right. It’s a bit disappointing, really’

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 08:32
Impact off the bench sees CJ Stander oust Peter O’Mahony

Impact off the bench sees CJ Stander oust Peter O’Mahony

Gatland leaves first Test captain out in Wellington, Henshaw and North out of tour

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 07:45
Johnny Sexton back in the saddle for crunch All Blacks Test

Johnny Sexton back in the saddle for crunch All Blacks Test

Peter O’Mahony makes way for Sam Warburton with Owen Farrell at inside centre

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 02:00
Iain Henderson to miss out on place in Lions’ second Test squad

Iain Henderson to miss out on place in Lions’ second Test squad

Coach suggests Henderson’s yellow might cost him Test place against All Blacks

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 06:00
Iain Henderson's massive effort marred by costly yellow card

Iain Henderson's massive effort marred by costly yellow card

Secondrow well aware of the need for a big performance in advance of later Tests

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 22:00
Warren Gatland: Cover players were for cover and no more

Warren Gatland: Cover players were for cover and no more

The Lions coach said he didn’t bring on any of the six players due to criticism he received

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 14:07
Lions blown off course by thrilling Hurricanes comeback

Lions blown off course by thrilling Hurricanes comeback

Warren Gatland’s side let winning position slip after Iain Henderson was sent to sinbin

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 10:52
Jerome Kaino: ‘I didn’t go out to injure Conor Murray’

Jerome Kaino: ‘I didn’t go out to injure Conor Murray’

Kaino was seen diving at Murray as he box-kicked away, rolling into his standing leg

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 08:41
Warren Gatland given the clown treatment in NZ Herald

Warren Gatland given the clown treatment in NZ Herald

Paper has mocked up coach as circus clown, previously doing so with Michael Cheika

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 07:55
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks’ execution has to be seen to be believed

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks’ execution has to be seen to be believed

Individual brilliance from Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett sum up difference in skill

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 06:30
Midweekers look to lift Lions' morale and make Test case

Midweekers look to lift Lions' morale and make Test case

Warren Gatland has shown that form will be recognised for New Zealand selections

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 18:22
All Blacks stay tight-lipped but ‘Murraygate’ saga rumbles on

All Blacks stay tight-lipped but ‘Murraygate’ saga rumbles on

Gatland, said Hansen, had taken gloss off great Test match and Lions performance

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 13:00
Steve Hansen rings up radio station to blast Gatland comments

Steve Hansen rings up radio station to blast Gatland comments

‘As a New Zealander I would expect he would know the New Zealand psyche,’ Hansen said

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:54
Peter O’Mahony could lose Lions' captaincy for second Test

Peter O’Mahony could lose Lions' captaincy for second Test

Maro Itoje is also likely to start the second Test against All Blacks next weekend

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:00
Undaunted Jonathan Davies relishing Lions’ second chance

Undaunted Jonathan Davies relishing Lions’ second chance

Wales star confident the tourists can benefit from lessons learned in first Test defeat

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 05:00
Warren Gatland: All Blacks took cheap shots at Conor Murray

Warren Gatland: All Blacks took cheap shots at Conor Murray

Lions coach concerned after scrumhalf targeted during first Test defeat in Auckland

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 22:00
Lions frustrated with referee but were ultimately outclassed

Lions frustrated with referee but were ultimately outclassed

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 18:32
No alarms and no surprises for All Blacks

No alarms and no surprises for All Blacks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen happy for his side to get ‘down and dirty’ if required

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 15:01
Warren Gatland: ‘We need to be tough on ourselves and honest’

Warren Gatland: ‘We need to be tough on ourselves and honest’

Lions coach rues missed opportunities while players frustrated with referee

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 13:51
All Blacks punish Lions in their garden of Eden

All Blacks punish Lions in their garden of Eden

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 11:18
Gerry Thornley: New Zealand media alters tack prior to Test

Gerry Thornley: New Zealand media alters tack prior to Test

Realisation dawns that Lions pose powerful threat to all-conquering All Blacks machine

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00
Stark statistics point to the scale of the Lions’ task

Stark statistics point to the scale of the Lions’ task

Conor Murray braced for the biggest game of his career at All Blacks’ fortress – Eden Park

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 22:00
Brian O’Driscoll presents Lions players with their jerseys

Brian O’Driscoll presents Lions players with their jerseys

Former touring captain was chosen for the honour ahead of the first Test in Auckland

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 14:02
Conor Murray revelling in the buzz of being a Lion

Conor Murray revelling in the buzz of being a Lion

The 28-year-old says experience of Chicago can be drawn on but it’s a different game

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 11:00
Lions unlikely to withstand what All Blacks can muster

Lions unlikely to withstand what All Blacks can muster

Kiwis have the better strike moves and an ability to strike from anywhere at any time

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 06:00
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