What about that for a Test match! Superb tries, controversy and a Lions victory, it couldn’t have been a greater event for a sports fan. Now the dust has begun to settle after the nail-biting encounter, the analysis begins. Here are the winners and losers from the second Test. Winners Maro Itoje The performance of a warrior. Brodie Retallick ran …

In the early hours of Thursday morning, Warren Gatland released his squad for the crucial second Test on Saturday. Gatland has selected his team with a blend of power and flair, which could cause problems for the All Blacks. However, on reflection, many Lions fans will be shocked by some of his decisions. Here we look at the three most …

After a world-class performance last week against the Lions, the All Blacks have been forced into two changes. Both these changes are consequences of injuries that occurred in the spectacular first Test. Fullback Ben Smith injured his head and has concussion after his efforts in Auckland. Meanwhile, Ryan Crotty limped off with a hamstring problem after just recovering from an …

The British and Irish Lions have drawn their final midweek game in New Zealand following a tense final 10 minutes against the Hurricanes. The midweek team have hardly took the world by storm against the Super Rugby outfits. Defeats against the Blues and Highlanders have had a huge effect on the morale of the midweek team and created a divide within the …

England’s legendary fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has indicated that the Lions’ strength in defence will be imperative in any hope of victory ahead of the highly-anticipated first Test on Saturday morning. Throughout the tour the Lions have been immense in defence and this would have struck fear into the All Blacks. This is clearly shown by the dominant displays that Warren …

It’s felt like a lifetime of waiting but the Lions and the All Blacks will finally do battle this Saturday. Since landing down under certain players have firmly put themselves straight into that starting team for the first test. However, up until the selection, most fans could only guess who would be playing in what position.  The left wing, the back row and George …

Earlier today Steve Hansen released his squad for the first Test this Saturday… Hansen has selected his team with a blend of youth and experience and his side still looks frightening. However, fans were shocked at some of the surprise selections made by the All Blacks coach. Shock 1- Rieko Ioane over Julian Savea Every rugby fan on the planet …

Toulon have announced the signing of South Africa’s World Cup winning winger, JP Pietersen on a two-year contract from Leicester Tigers. This move was part of a busy day for both teams. Toulon had lost James O’Connor to Sale Sharks in the morning in a transfer that nobody saw coming. Meanwhile, Gareth Owen had just become a Tiger after leaving …

With just a matter of days to go until the most anticipated Lions Test matches in history, the series is still impossible to predict. Many believe the Lions’ resolute defence and powerful forwards will prove more dominant than the All Blacks. On the other hand, many think the Lions simply cannot cope with the flair and all round skill set possessed …

New Zealand rugby is on top of the world right now and seems to always dominate generally anyway. They’ve won multiple Rugby Championships, World Cups and their clubs dominate Super Rugby. To play for the All Blacks, you have to play for one of the five New Zealand-based teams. This has lead to the majority of the players staying put …