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
Familiar faces give Lions a strong spine against BluesRobbie Henshaw looking foward to joining Jared Payne in midfield against Sonny BillTue Jun 06 2017 - 22:00
Dave Ellis singing the Blues after golden spell at ConnachtA nomadic lifestyle has seen skills coach pitch up in Auckland after Galway gloryTue Jun 06 2017 - 22:00
Lions Diary: Players take a moment for LondonMeanwhile, Robbie Henshaw felt like he was back in school brushing up on his IrishTue Jun 06 2017 - 21:51
Injury worries for the All Blacks ahead of Samoa warm-upDane Coles a major concern for Lions Test series after struggling with concussionTue Jun 06 2017 - 09:31
Lions embracing chaos as they look to get up to speedBacks coach Rob Howley says tourists must adapt to frantic pace of southern hemisphereTue Jun 06 2017 - 09:02
Significance of Blues battle now amplified for the LionsWarren Gatland’s tourists march on Eden Park needing to build some momentumTue Jun 06 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Sonny Bill Williams bristles as ghosts of 2005 resurfaceThe Lions have played just one fixture in New Zealand but temperature is starting to riseTue Jun 06 2017 - 06:00
CJ Stander feels ‘like a kid again’ ahead of Lions debutFellow Auckland starter Jared Payne could quite easily have been playing for the BluesMon Jun 05 2017 - 15:37
Tana Umaga names eight All Blacks as Blues prepare for LionsSonny Bill Williams starts with 40,000 tickets already sold for Eden Park clashMon Jun 05 2017 - 10:55
Warren Gatland names a new starting XV for Blues clashRobbie Henshaw and Jared Payne to start in Lions midfield at Eden Park on WednesdayMon Jun 05 2017 - 10:33
Determined Ben Te’o looking forward to ultimate challengeThirty-year-old Aucklander will enjoy pitting himself against New Zealand’s bestSun Jun 04 2017 - 22:45
Rusty Lions struggle to get into the grooveCaptain Sam Warburton acknowledges the need for improvement after shaky first outingSun Jun 04 2017 - 22:30
London victims in the thoughts and prayers of Lions squadThe Lions receive three Maori challenges upon arrival to Waitangi Treaty GroundsSun Jun 04 2017 - 11:24
Glass remains half full for Warren GatlandLions coach focussing on the positives after tough hit out in New ZealandSat Jun 03 2017 - 12:44
Lions hit bum notes against the BarbariansWarren Gatland's rusty tourists given an almighty scare in Whangarei openerSat Jun 03 2017 - 11:05
Johnny Sexton ready to prove himself all over againIreland outhalf not expecting any special treatment on Lions tour of New ZealandFri Jun 02 2017 - 22:37
Lions Letter: Tourists afforded warm Kiwi welcome for nowBuild-up to first tour match has been cordial with real hostilities to comeFri Jun 02 2017 - 19:05
Ring-rusty Lions hope to start with a statement victoryNew Zealand Provincial Barbarians could be a banana skin for opening game of tourThu Jun 01 2017 - 22:32
Kyle Sinckler enjoying frontrow view of the Lions experienceRookie England prop has been soaking up knowledge from more experienced touristsThu Jun 01 2017 - 22:00
Warren Gatland: Our job is to gain respect the Lions deserveThe coach said he was unsurprised 78 per cent of Kiwis didn’t know any Lions playersThu Jun 01 2017 - 09:17
Lions tour: Three Irish players picked for opening game as Gatland lays down markerJohnny Sexton, Rory Best and Iain Henderson will start against Provincial BarbariansWed May 31 2017 - 22:01
Jet lag won’t be an excuse as Sam Warburton demands strong start‘Just win, I don’t care how we win. If we won every game 3-0 I’d bite your arm off’Wed May 31 2017 - 10:00
Gerry Thornley: Lions embrace Maori welcome with Calon LânGatland: ‘You’ve got to create harmony within this group, and we’ve a lot of players’Wed May 31 2017 - 08:55
Gerry Thornley: Judge Munster after third seasonTeam must bring A-game to key tests but Rassie Erasmus’s side is clearly on right trackTue May 30 2017 - 07:00
Dan Biggar welcomes chance to learn from Sexton and FarrellThree Lions outhalves pulling together despite fierce competition for pivotal 10 jerseyTue May 30 2017 - 01:00
