Lions take the scalp of weakened ChiefsComfortable win unlikely to unduly alter the thinking of Gatland and his coaches for first testTue Jun 20 2017 - 11:16
Gerry Thornley: Reading between the Lions, this remains a squad unitedRumours of discontent, prompted by Steve Hansen among others, wide of the markTue Jun 20 2017 - 06:27
Lions ready for All Blacks’ ‘Hurt Arena’, says Andy FarrellDefence coach agrees Lions will have to raise their game to withstand New Zealand attackMon Jun 19 2017 - 22:00
Motivated, experienced Lions should end their midweek miseryOpportunity is still there to stake a claim for a starting place in upcoming TestsMon Jun 19 2017 - 17:40
Andy Farrell: Lions must show ‘clear pictures’ to avoid harsh decisions‘His department of defence has had a couple of impressive Saturday performances’Mon Jun 19 2017 - 08:33
Lions believe New Zealand tactic is to block runners off the ballLions selection for Chiefs game gives strong pointers toward squad for first testMon Jun 19 2017 - 01:00
Conor Murray shines for Lions through the rain and mist‘We converted pressure into points, which was really pleasing,’ says Munster scrumhalfSun Jun 18 2017 - 22:30
Powerful setpiece play of Lions proves too much for MaorisLions starting XV against Maoris helps nail down bulk of match-day squad for first testSun Jun 18 2017 - 17:47
Peter O’Mahony in line to captain Lions in first TestWarren Gatland names another new XV for Chiefs clash including five Irish playersSun Jun 18 2017 - 12:15
Warren Gatland hails Lions’ best performance of tourCaptain Peter O’Mahony confirms knee injury which forced him off is not seriousSat Jun 17 2017 - 16:10
Warren Gatland reiterates Lions are united after Maori winCoach defends decision to call up players from touring Wales and Scotland squadsSat Jun 17 2017 - 15:30
Lions hit NZ Maori with dose of northern hemisphere rugbyOn a sodden, foggy night in Rotorua, Warren Gatland’s team play the conditions perfectlySat Jun 17 2017 - 11:19
Late Lions call-ups: Gatland adds quartet of Welsh playersRoss Moriarty forced to withdraw from the remainder of the tour due to a nerve injurySat Jun 17 2017 - 08:19
James Lowe ready to meet the Lions before move to LeinsterLeinster-bound prospect mans fullback berth for Maori All Blacks on SaturdayFri Jun 16 2017 - 22:00
New Zealand Maori will raise stakes once again for the LionsUnofficial fourth Test given Irish intrigue with Peter O’Mahony as captain in RotoruaFri Jun 16 2017 - 15:35
Johnny Sexton benefiting from a ‘bit of a cuddle’Game-time has allowed the Irish outhalf to rediscover his mojo according to GatlandFri Jun 16 2017 - 09:07
Samoa in the firing line as All Blacks step up their preparationsSteve Hansen names a strong selection for run out against Pacific IslandersFri Jun 16 2017 - 02:10
Captain O’Mahony ready to lead from the front for LionsGatland’s choice a fitting honour for the Munster stalwart after a difficult 12 monthsThu Jun 15 2017 - 22:00
Welsh and Scottish players to make up Lions team v ChiefsWarren Gatland will call up players from the two country’s squads touring in the vicinityThu Jun 15 2017 - 16:09
Blues brothers Akira and Rieko Ioane named in Maori XVAsh Dixon captains a strong side with just two uncapped Maori All Blacks on benchThu Jun 15 2017 - 09:17
Munster captain O’Mahony ready to lead in red of the Lions‘He just gave me a nod at breakfast, and fired it at me, and obviously I was delighted’Thu Jun 15 2017 - 08:44
Warren Gatland retains his Christchurch Lions for Maori testCoach names 11 of the starting XV which beat the Crusaders for Saturday clash in RotoruaThu Jun 15 2017 - 08:35
Peter O’Mahony named captain for Maori All Blacks clashJohnny Sexton is re-united with Irish teammate Conor Murray at halfback for LionsThu Jun 15 2017 - 02:39
Highlanders highlight how to pick holes in Lions’ defenceBattle for place-kicking duties in the Test series against All-Blacks still up for grabsWed Jun 14 2017 - 22:00
All Blacks hoping Read and Crotty will be fit for Lions clashFriday’s game against Samoa will be a full dress rehearsal for Test match at Eden ParkWed Jun 14 2017 - 21:39
Barrett trio to make history as All Blacks name XV to play SamoaFullback Ben Smith will lead the side for the first time in the absence of Kieran ReadWed Jun 14 2017 - 21:02
Robbie Henshaw left frustrated by his losing streak with LionsRory Best share pains as gap emerges between midweek and Saturday teamsTue Jun 13 2017 - 22:00
The Lions are in need of marginal gainsWarren Gatland rues one that got away as Highlanders win 23-22 in DunedinTue Jun 13 2017 - 13:32
McLeod’s Highlanders inflict another defeat on LionsHighlanders edge a tense and physical battle in Dunedin with 23-22 victoryTue Jun 13 2017 - 11:07
Stuart Hogg to miss rest of Lions tour with facial fractureFull back sustained injury during win over Crusaders, no replacement called up yetTue Jun 13 2017 - 07:33
Gerry Thornley: O’Brien desperate to make mark in battle for backrowAll eight loose forwards selected in the Lions squad could conceivably feature in the test seriesTue Jun 13 2017 - 05:58
Highlanders v Lions: Time of the essence to nail down Test spotsTuesday’s clash with Highlanders offers one of last chances for fringe players to impressMon Jun 12 2017 - 16:00
Iain Henderson: Wedding bells, talking politics and the All BlacksThe Lions and Ulster lock is facing a busy summer on and off the pitchMon Jun 12 2017 - 10:00
Stuart Hogg the only Lions player out of clash with HighlandersScot collided with Conor Murray’s elbow on Saturday and had to be removed from pitchMon Jun 12 2017 - 07:08
Rory Best welcomes pressure as fight for Lions places heats upThree Ulster players named in team to take on Highlanders in DunedinSun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00
Conor Murray is back and kickstarts Lions’ resurgence in ChristchurchScrumhalf links well with Owen Farrell to boss the game for the touristsSun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Suddenly, time is running out for LionsJared Payne among starters against Highlanders in fullback role still up for grabsSun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00
Graham Henry: Conor Murray ‘probably the best No 9 in the world’Former New Zealand and Lions coach impressed by Lions progress after Crusaders winSun Jun 11 2017 - 13:40
Lions change it up again as Sam Warburton returns to actionCaptain will start against Highlanders; Jared Payne to line up at fullback on TuesdaySun Jun 11 2017 - 12:57
Warren Gatland admits to a ‘very tough week’‘Tonight was another step up but there is still a lot to work on,’ Lions coach said afterwardsSat Jun 10 2017 - 12:46
Lions end Crusaders’ winning run to make big statementOwen Farrell slots over four penalties to secure much-needed victory in ChristchurchSat Jun 10 2017 - 10:37
Seán O’Brien back and ready to bring his X-factor to the Lions‘I’ll just go for as long as I can when I get out there, the lungs will be burning I’m sure’Fri Jun 09 2017 - 22:00
Letter from New Zealand: Demonising of Gatland shows no let-upWhile progress is continuing after the Christchurch earthquakes, it is slow so farFri Jun 09 2017 - 16:00
Lions’ tour gets even tougher as they face unbeaten CrusadersSuper Rugby’s leaders have cream of the All Blacks at their disposal in ChristchurchFri Jun 09 2017 - 12:00
Conor Murray and Owen Farrell back in harness togetherFirst choice half-back pairing have come a very long way since the last Lions tourThu Jun 08 2017 - 22:00
Lions team features 15 new faces for Crusaders clashConor Murray, Sean O’Brien, Peter O’Mahony and Tadhg Furlong the four Irish startersThu Jun 08 2017 - 07:45
Lack of discipline leaves Lions with a dose of the BluesTourists could and should have won game decided by Ihaia West’s stunning late tryWed Jun 07 2017 - 22:00
Momentous day for Jack McGrath spoiled by defeatLions debutant still believes squad are building steadily for the bigger tests aheadWed Jun 07 2017 - 22:00
Warren Gatland says Lions take more from losses than easy wins‘I thought it was a step up on Saturday but there are a few areas that we need to tidy up’Wed Jun 07 2017 - 12:51
Late drama as Blues come from behind to see off LionsA late try from Ihaia West gave the Super Rugby side a famous victory over the touristsWed Jun 07 2017 - 11:11
