The All Blacks believe they've cracked the code to beating the British and Irish Lions rushed defence, with coach Steve Hansen saying Thursday they have plans to outsmart their lightning line speed....
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has backed his newly anointed Test captain Peter O'Mahony to inspire a "courageous" first Test performance and attack the All Blacks in their own...
The British and Irish Lions warned they're "not here for second place" as they set up this weekend's first Test against the All Blacks with a thumping 34-6 win over the Waikato Chiefs on Tuesday....
The British and Irish Lions gained a confidence-boosting win as their power told against the Maori All Blacks in wet conditions in Rotorua. Leigh Halfpenny – who landed 20 points in all – kicked...
The British and Irish Lions stumbled to a 23-22 defeat to the Otago Highlanders on Tuesday as they suffered the second loss of their tour ahead of next week's first Test against the All Blacks. The...
All Blacks great John Kirwan has dismissed claims that British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is one-dimensional, saying his former team-mate brings an "X-factor" to the touring squad....
The composer of the Auckland Blues' haka defended the war dance Thursday after critics complained it included a throat-slitting gesture that was offensive to victims of the London terror attacks. The...
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday said he was expecting the "kitchen sink" from the British and Irish Lions -- but scoffed at suggestions the All Blacks weren't much better than a Super...
The British and Irish Lions won't panic after losing to the Auckland Blues but understand more than ever the need to stop "monster" centre Sonny Bill Williams, scrum-half Rhys Webb said. Williams...
The British and Irish Lions slumped to a 22-16 defeat against the Auckland Blues on Wednesday after conceding a spectacular late try to replacement fly-half Ihaia West. The tourists were much...
The Auckland Blues will unleash their own version of the haka against the British and Irish Lions Wednesday, as New Zealand's Super Rugby teams ramp up pressure on Warren Gatland's tourists. The...
Coach Warren Gatland has given the British and Irish Lions free rein to express themselves under new captain Ken Owens as he seeks a much improved performance against the Auckland Blues on Wednesday....
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says maintaining team harmony is a priority as he seeks to engineer a historic Test series win over the world champion All Blacks. Gatland, who organised...
The British and Irish Lions have thrown captain Sam Warburton straight into the fray as they look to make a winning start to their tour of New Zealand. Warburton, who is returning from a knee injury...
The British and Irish Lions received a traditional Maori welcome on Wednesday as they arrived in New Zealand for the "ultimate challenge" of a Test series against the world champion All Blacks....
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has said he is likely to step down after the next World Cup in 2019, according to a report on Friday. "I think, without committing to it 100 percent, I can't see myself...
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster re-signed with New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday, boosting his chances of being the next head coach of the world champion All Blacks. Foster and forwards coach Mike...
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is "clutching at straws" by using Ireland's upset win over the All Blacks as motivation, his opposite number Steve Hansen said Thursday. Unveiling his...
Choir practice and film nights will form part of the British and Irish Lions preparations for their Test series against the All Blacks as coach Warren Gatland tries to make sure they are comfortable...
Sam Warburton has never savoured victory over New Zealand but says he is relishing scaling the "pinnacle of my career" when he captains the British and Irish Lions against the world champions. The...
