Lions tour 2017

Gatland admits reserves bench slip

Gatland admits reserves bench slip

Warren Gatland has admitted he didn't use his reserves bench to the fullest against the Hurricanes last night due to the backlash caused by his decision to bring six players in last week.

Hurricanes clinch draw with Lions

Dylan Smith of the Lions is tackled. Photo: Getty

Hurricanes clinch thrilling draw with Lions

The Wellington Hurricanes launched an extraordinary comeback in the second half, to snatch a thrilling draw with the Lions.

Kaino fends off dirty play claims

The All Blacks continue to fight off questions about intentionally targeting British and Irish Lions scrumhalf Conor Murray in the first test with loose forward Jerome Kaino repeating the team's denial

All Blacks don't cross the line: Henshaw

Robbie Henshaw runs the ball for the Lions against the Chiefs. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks don't cross the line: Henshaw

Robbie Henshaw knows what's like to be hit with a dose of All Black physicality - he was left concussed by an accidental high tackle by Sam Cane when playing for Ireland in Dublin last year.

Smith's concussions worry coach

Ben Smith leaves the field after taking a head knock during the first test between the All Blacks...

Smith's concussions worry coach

All Black coach Steve Hansen admits he is worried about the health of fullback Ben Smith but both player and coach are in the wait and see camp.

Lions still in series - Gatland

Lions still in series - Gatland

The Lions believe they are still very much in the series and just need to look at a few ''fixables''.

McKenzie called in to cover Smith

Ben Smith leaves the field after picking up a concussion last night. Photo: Getty Images

McKenzie called in to cover Smith

Another concussion cloud surrounding Ben Smith has seen a Damian McKenzie called into the All Blacks.

All Blacks show class in win over Lions

Rieko Ioane of the All Blacks scores a try. Photo: Reuters

All Blacks show class in first test win over Lions

The All Blacks played their usual triple threat game and produced all their expected spark and flair, but so too did the Lions.

Lions peaking at just the right time

Lions peaking at just the right time

The British and Irish Lions are right where they want to be and believe strength throughout the squad will pay dividends tonight.

Catch us if you can

It is shaping up as a tense weekend for New Zealand sports fans.

Gatland reveals keys for Lions

Being courageous and bold, Warren Gatland says, is the key to winning the first test at Eden Park.

All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park

The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?

O'Mahony to captain Lions

Peter O'Mahony after the Lions' game against the New Zealand Maori at the weekend. Photo: Getty...

O'Mahony to captain Lions

Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the All Blacks in the first test on Saturday.

Surprise pick on wing for All Blacks

Ioane surprise pick on wing for All Blacks

Rieko Ioane has been handed what must be considered a shock start on the left wing for the All Blacks in the first test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park.

Lions still need to improve: Gatland

Warren Gatland's attack is firing at long last but the British and Irish Lions coach knows his side will have to improve again for the first test on Saturday.

Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs

Jared Payne of the Lions goes over to score his team's third try. Photo: Getty

Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs

The Lions have gone all Kiwi on us.

Read repaired to face Lions

Kieran Read (L) goes into a tackle during a New Zealand All Blacks training session. Photo: Getty

Read repaired to face Lions

All Blacks captain Kieran Read took part in a first full contact training session since being injured, and coaches think he will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions.