Gatland Orders Choir Practice In Lions Battle Plan

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 with the culture of New Zealand. Gatland, a New Zealander who played for Waikato against the Lions, is convinced that too … Read more

Lions Captain Warburton Eager To Taste New Zealand Blood

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 Wales back-row was named skipper when Lions coach Warren Gatland announced a 41-man squad Wednesday for the three-Test series in June and … Read more

England Fight Back In Cardiff To Seal 16th Straight Win

Elliot Daly’s dramatic try four minutes from time saw Grand Slam champions England come from behind to beat Wales 21-16 in a Six Nations international in Cardiff on Saturday. Wales were 16-11 in front with nine minutes left but an Owen Farrell penalty reduced their lead before left wing Daly went in at the corner … Read more