Hooker Jamie George says the British and Irish Lions cannot let the occasion overwhelm them as they chase a historic Test series win over the All Blacks. Tied at 1-1, the Lions can snare their first series in New Zealand since 1971 when the tour reaches a blockbuster finale at Eden Park on Saturday. George … Read more
British and Irish Lions prop Tadhg Furlong says he knows what the wounded All Blacks will bring to the Test series decider in Auckland on Saturday, and it’s going to be brutal. Part of the Lions team that downed New Zealand 24-21 in Wellington last Saturday, Furlong was also in the Ireland side that beat … Read more
Ex-England international Josh Lewsey Wednesday said the British and Irish Lions had a great chance to overturn the All Blacks this year with the rebuilding world champions not at the “peak of their powers”. Lewsey, speaking at the official launch of next month’s Hong Kong 10s tournament, said the timing was good for Warren Gatland’s … Read more
England could play New Zealand a year earlier than scheduled if they can get an agreement to face the world champions at Twickenham on November 4, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. A quirk of the international fixture schedule means that New Zealand and England — the top two teams in the world rankings — are … Read more
New Zealand media Monday accused Ali Williams of tarnishing the image of the All Blacks after French police charged the World Cup-winning former international with buying cocaine. Williams and ex-Wallaby James O’Connor were arrested outside a Paris nightspot over the weekend after allegedly being caught with 2.4 grams (0.08 ounces) of the drug. Fairfax New … Read more
All Blacks back Israel Dagg said Monday he had signed to stay in New Zealand until the end of 2019, turning down lucrative offers from overseas clubs. Retaining the 28-year-old is a major coup for New Zealand Rugby, which last week also secured fullback Ben Smith’s services until 2020. Dagg said he had to weigh … Read more
The African situation appears desperate, but from a spiritual perspective, they may have little or no problem if they adopt a positive outlook in life. The African situation in respect of Global governance is like the last born in a family. They are, as it were, at an advantage or in a comfortable position, for … Read more