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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
Tadhg Furlong undaunted by the ultimate challenge

Tadhg Furlong undaunted by the ultimate challenge

‘These are the sort of days that you play rugby for’ says prop of his Lions Test debut

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 22:00
Peter O’Mahony proud of captaincy but business is first

Peter O’Mahony proud of captaincy but business is first

The Munster man says that winning on Saturday comes above all else on tour

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 08:44
Warren Gatland: Lions team will be bold and take risks

Warren Gatland: Lions team will be bold and take risks

Tourists’ coach says they are looking to take the game to the All Blacks with selection

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 07:49
Peter O’Mahony: A Lions leader who never steps back

Peter O’Mahony: A Lions leader who never steps back

Management pay tribute to Munster man’s role on and off the pitch for the Lions

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 22:00
Peter O’Mahony will captain the Lions for first Test

Peter O’Mahony will captain the Lions for first Test

Leigh Halfpenny has been left out of the side with Owen Farrell in place of Johnny Sexton

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 20:07
Kieran Read named in All Blacks team to face the Lions

Kieran Read named in All Blacks team to face the Lions

Rieko Ioane is also given his first Test start after impressing coach Steve Hansen

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 18:21
Victorious Lions clearly singing from same hymn sheet

Victorious Lions clearly singing from same hymn sheet

Impressive victory over Chiefs shows growing cohesion of the visiting squad

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 22:00
Owen Farrell set to keep Sexton out of Lions test team

Owen Farrell set to keep Sexton out of Lions test team

Peter O’Mahony still likely to captain Lions against All Blacks on Saturday

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 18:00
Warren Gatland puts to bed idea of discontent in Lions camp

Warren Gatland puts to bed idea of discontent in Lions camp

‘We had quite a big sing song in the changing room. It was a good feeling,’ Gatland said

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 12:40
Lions take the scalp of weakened Chiefs

Lions take the scalp of weakened Chiefs

Comfortable win unlikely to unduly alter the thinking of Gatland and his coaches for first test

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 11:16
Gerry Thornley: Reading between the Lions, this remains a squad united

Gerry Thornley: Reading between the Lions, this remains a squad united

Rumours of discontent, prompted by Steve Hansen among others, wide of the mark

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 06:27
Lions ready for All Blacks’ ‘Hurt Arena’, says Andy Farrell

Lions ready for All Blacks’ ‘Hurt Arena’, says Andy Farrell

Defence coach agrees Lions will have to raise their game to withstand New Zealand attack

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 22:00
Motivated, experienced Lions should end their midweek misery

Motivated, experienced Lions should end their midweek misery

Opportunity is still there to stake a claim for a starting place in upcoming Tests

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 17:40
Andy Farrell: Lions must show ‘clear pictures’ to avoid harsh decisions

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 ball

Lions believe New Zealand tactic is to block runners off the ball

Lions selection for Chiefs game gives strong pointers toward squad for first test

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 01:00
Conor Murray shines for Lions through the rain and mist

Conor Murray shines for Lions through the rain and mist

‘We converted pressure into points, which was really pleasing,’ says Munster scrumhalf

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 22:30
Powerful setpiece play of Lions proves too much for Maoris

Powerful setpiece play of Lions proves too much for Maoris

Lions starting XV against Maoris helps nail down bulk of match-day squad for first test

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 17:47
Peter O’Mahony in line to captain Lions in first Test

Peter O’Mahony in line to captain Lions in first Test

Warren Gatland names another new XV for Chiefs clash including five Irish players

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 12:15
Warren Gatland hails Lions’ best performance of tour

Warren Gatland hails Lions’ best performance of tour

Captain Peter O’Mahony confirms knee injury which forced him off is not serious

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 16:10
Warren Gatland reiterates Lions are united after Maori win

Warren Gatland reiterates Lions are united after Maori win

Coach defends decision to call up players from touring Wales and Scotland squads

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 15:30
Lions hit NZ Maori with dose of northern hemisphere rugby

Lions hit NZ Maori with dose of northern hemisphere rugby

On a sodden, foggy night in Rotorua, Warren Gatland’s team play the conditions perfectly

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 11:19
Late Lions call-ups: Gatland adds quartet of Welsh players

Late Lions call-ups: Gatland adds quartet of Welsh players

Ross Moriarty forced to withdraw from the remainder of the tour due to a nerve injury

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 08:19
James Lowe ready to meet the Lions before move to Leinster

James Lowe ready to meet the Lions before move to Leinster

Leinster-bound prospect mans fullback berth for Maori All Blacks on Saturday

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 22:00
New Zealand Maori will raise stakes once again for the Lions

New Zealand Maori will raise stakes once again for the Lions

Unofficial fourth Test given Irish intrigue with Peter O’Mahony as captain in Rotorua

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 15:35
Johnny Sexton benefiting from a ‘bit of a cuddle’

Johnny Sexton benefiting from a ‘bit of a cuddle’

Game-time has allowed the Irish outhalf to rediscover his mojo according to Gatland

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 09:07
Samoa in the firing line as All Blacks step up their preparations

Samoa in the firing line as All Blacks step up their preparations

Steve Hansen names a strong selection for run out against Pacific Islanders

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 02:10
Captain O’Mahony ready to lead from the front for Lions

Captain O’Mahony ready to lead from the front for Lions

Gatland’s choice a fitting honour for the Munster stalwart after a difficult 12 months

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 22:00
Welsh and Scottish players to make up Lions team v Chiefs

Welsh and Scottish players to make up Lions team v Chiefs

Warren Gatland will call up players from the two country’s squads touring in the vicinity

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 16:09
Blues brothers Akira and Rieko Ioane named in Maori XV

Blues brothers Akira and Rieko Ioane named in Maori XV

Ash Dixon captains a strong side with just two uncapped Maori All Blacks on bench

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 09:17
Munster captain O’Mahony ready to lead in red of the Lions

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 test

Warren Gatland retains his Christchurch Lions for Maori test

Coach names 11 of the starting XV which beat the Crusaders for Saturday clash in Rotorua

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 08:35
Peter O’Mahony named captain for Maori All Blacks clash

Peter O’Mahony named captain for Maori All Blacks clash

Johnny Sexton is re-united with Irish teammate Conor Murray at halfback for Lions

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 02:39
Highlanders highlight how to pick holes in Lions’ defence

Highlanders highlight how to pick holes in Lions’ defence

Battle for place-kicking duties in the Test series against All-Blacks still up for grabs

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 22:00
All Blacks hoping Read and Crotty will be fit for Lions clash

All Blacks hoping Read and Crotty will be fit for Lions clash

Friday’s game against Samoa will be a full dress rehearsal for Test match at Eden Park

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 21:39
Barrett trio to make history as All Blacks name XV to play Samoa

Barrett trio to make history as All Blacks name XV to play Samoa

Fullback Ben Smith will lead the side for the first time in the absence of Kieran Read

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 21:02
Robbie Henshaw left frustrated by his losing streak with Lions

Robbie Henshaw left frustrated by his losing streak with Lions

Rory Best share pains as gap emerges between midweek and Saturday teams

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 22:00
The Lions are in need of marginal gains

The Lions are in need of marginal gains

Warren Gatland rues one that got away as Highlanders win 23-22 in Dunedin

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 13:32
McLeod’s Highlanders inflict another defeat on Lions

McLeod’s Highlanders inflict another defeat on Lions

Highlanders edge a tense and physical battle in Dunedin with 23-22 victory

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 11:07
Stuart Hogg to miss rest of Lions tour with facial fracture

Stuart Hogg to miss rest of Lions tour with facial fracture

Full back sustained injury during win over Crusaders, no replacement called up yet

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 07:33
Gerry Thornley: O’Brien desperate to make mark in battle for backrow

Gerry Thornley: O’Brien desperate to make mark in battle for backrow

All eight loose forwards selected in the Lions squad could conceivably feature in the test series

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 05:58
Highlanders v Lions: Time of the essence to nail down Test spots

Highlanders v Lions: Time of the essence to nail down Test spots

Tuesday’s clash with Highlanders offers one of last chances for fringe players to impress

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 16:00
Iain Henderson: Wedding bells, talking politics and the All Blacks

Iain Henderson: Wedding bells, talking politics and the All Blacks

The Lions and Ulster lock is facing a busy summer on and off the pitch

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 10:00
Stuart Hogg the only Lions player out of clash with Highlanders

Stuart Hogg the only Lions player out of clash with Highlanders

Scot collided with Conor Murray’s elbow on Saturday and had to be removed from pitch

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 07:08
Rory Best welcomes pressure as fight for Lions places heats up

Rory Best welcomes pressure as fight for Lions places heats up

Three Ulster players named in team to take on Highlanders in Dunedin

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00
Conor Murray is back and kickstarts Lions’ resurgence in Christchurch

Conor Murray is back and kickstarts Lions’ resurgence in Christchurch

Scrumhalf links well with Owen Farrell to boss the game for the tourists

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Suddenly, time is running out for Lions

Gerry Thornley: Suddenly, time is running out for Lions

Jared Payne among starters against Highlanders in fullback role still up for grabs

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00
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