Gatland calls on Lions to match All Blacks’ physicality
Warren Gatland will demand the British and Irish Lions fight "fire with fire" to avoid another New Zealand masterclass in physical domination.
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British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies confident of beating New Zealand
Jonathan Davies insists there is belief in the British and Irish Lions camp that world champions New Zealand can be beaten and the Test series kept alive.
Lions’ Jonathan Joseph: I could slot onto the wing if needed
Jonathan Joseph has insisted he would be "comfortable" on the wing in the British and Irish Lions' Test series.
Lions coach Warren Gatland wants clampdown on All Blacks’ ‘dangerous’ play
Warren Gatland will ask the referees to clamp down on the All Blacks' "dangerous" harassment of Conor Murray's kicking game.
Gregor Townsend defends replacement Scotland fly-halves after Fiji defeat
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has defended the two players who filled in at fly-half after regular starter Finn Russell was called up by the British and Irish Lions.
Liam Williams revels in stand-out performances and does not rule Lions out yet
Liam Williams admitted that he loves "having a run" after setting up one of the greatest tries in British and Irish Lions history.
Steve McNamara sees the positives despite opening defeat with Catalans Dragons
New Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara felt his side showed plenty of improvement in the 24-16 Betfred Super League defeat at Warrington - and believes he has plenty to work with.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen takes a swipe after Lions are silenced in Auckland
Steve Hansen took a swipe at the British and Irish Lions' bid to become the world's best forward pack after the All Blacks' muscular first Test victory.
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt: Victory over Japan was tough going
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was relieved to see his side clinch a hard-fought 35-13 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.
Lions wonder-try is mere consolation as All Blacks dominate opening Test
Sean O'Brien scored one of the greatest tries in British and Irish Lions history - but world champions New Zealand still won a pulsating first Test in emphatic fashion.
Gregor Townsend rues sloppy performance as Scotland tour ends in disappointment
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was bitterly disappointed after seeing his dream of an unbeaten tour to launch his term in charge blown apart by the vibrant running and tackling of Fiji.
Ireland wrap up summer tour with another convincing win over Japan
Ireland signed off on their summer tour with a 35-13 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.
Fiji defeat Scotland in Suva
Scotland's mission to finish their summer tour unbeaten failed as they lost 27-22 to Fiji in Suva.
Jamie Roberts filled with pride after Wales stun Samoa
Wales captain Jamie Roberts was a proud man after he led his team to a famous victory over Samoa.
Owen Farrell urging Lions to remain focused on task at hand
Owen Farrell says the British and Irish Lions must go about their business at Eden Park on Saturday and not get wrapped up in the occasion.
Robin McBryde hails his players as Wales overcome sickness bug to beat Samoa
Wales head coach Robin McBryde was full of praise for his players after they overcame a brutal sickness bug to seal a 19-17 victory over Samoa.
Former captain Brian O’Driscoll presents Lions with Test shirts
Brian O'Driscoll presented the British and Irish Lions players with their first Test shirts in Auckland on Friday - 12 years after being spear-tackled out of action against New Zealand.
Steffan Evans late try snatches win for Wales over Samoa
Steffan Evans' late try snatched a dramatic 19-17 win for Wales against Samoa in Apia.
Rob Howley hails leadership qualities of Lions captain Peter O’Mahony
Captain Peter O'Mahony can "lead in the shadows" to drive the British and Irish Lions to a first Test victory against the All Blacks, according to Rob Howley.
Kieran Read expects Lions to be at ‘top of their powers’ for All Blacks clash
New Zealand captain Kieran Read expects to face a team "at the top of their powers" in Saturday's British and Irish Lions first Test showdown.
Conor Murray: If Lions click we can cause upset at Eden Park
Conor Murray believes the British and Irish Lions could well boast the extra-special blend required to end New Zealand's imperious Eden Park record.
Scotland skipper John Barclay wary of ‘stardust sprinkled’ Fiji
Scotland captain John Barclay has warned his team-mates against ending a solid season on a sour note by underestimating a Fiji side boasting a "sprinkling of stardust".
Lions coach Rob Howley rejects referee bullying claims from Steve Hansen
Rob Howley has poured scorn on All Blacks boss Steve Hansen for claiming the British and Irish Lions had attempted to bully referees.
John Spencer incident will not affect Lions on tour – Rob Howley
The British and Irish Lions will not revise their interactions with fans after tour manager John Spencer was abused and assaulted in an Auckland restaurant.
Warren Gatland: Picking Alun Wyn Jones over Maro Itoje was a toss of a coin
England star Maro Itoje missed out on British and Irish Lions selection by the proverbial "toss of a coin."
Gatland wrong to “apply pressure” on referee, says All Blacks coach
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen appeared to accuse British and Irish Lions counterpart Warren Gatland of attempting to "bully" referee Jaco Peyper ahead of Saturday's first Test in Auckland.
Te’o promises to play to strengths in Lions’ first Test against New Zealand
Ben Te'o has vowed to stick to his muscular strengths in Saturday's British and Irish Lions showdown with New Zealand.
Ross Ford poised to break Scotland caps record
Scotland hooker Ross Ford is set to break his country's caps record on Saturday after being named in the starting line-up to face Fiji.
Lions captain Peter O’Mahony itching to express himself against New Zealand
Peter O'Mahony will lead the British and Irish Lions into Saturday's first Test against New Zealand with the words of mentor Anthony 'Axel' Foley ringing in his ears: be yourself.
It’s time for the trash talking to stop – Lions boss Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland has called for an end to any "trash talking" heading into the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand.
Sir Clive Woodward backs Lions forwards to lead them to victory
Sir Clive Woodward has backed the British and Irish Lions' pack to lead the tourists to victory in Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks.
British and Irish Lions 2017: Peter O’Mahony captains as team to face New Zealand is revealed
Peter O'Mahony will captain the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's first Test against New Zealand.
