All posts tagged "Warren Gatland"
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoI suspect Gatland feared the Lions would lose this one
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Tough call: Jerome Kaino wraps up Alun Wyn Jones after catching him...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoThere’s a word for this great pride of Lions – Remarkable!
From NICK CAIN at Eden Park, Auckland Unapposed: Jordie Barrett scores the All Blacks’ second try Lethal: Owen Farrell kicks a...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSlammin’ Sam finds true form in the end
Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoFaletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoCrying shame there’s no fourth Test to show how great Lions could be
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Not enough time: Rhys Webb had more to offer WHAT a whirlpool of emotions it was on the...
-
Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoWow, what an epic as Lions hold their nerve!
From NICK CAIN IN Aukland OWEN FARRELL explained how he had kept cool to land the 47 metre penalty that earned...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSing-a-long fans show rugby still has romance
John Taylor, a hero of the 1971 tour, finds thousands of reasons to be cheerful in Eden Park Tributes: Tadhg Furlong...
-
Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoNick Cain: Lions should have taken 45 players in first place
Replacement strategies are becoming the bane of Lions tours, as the furore around the ‘Geography Six’ – the late call-ups to...
-
Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Sexton and Farrell are certain to get better and better playing together
It was a privilege to be in Wellington to watch this thriller of a game; it was right up with the...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoSame players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoOdds aren’t in favour of British & Irish Lions in next All Blacks game
In an interview before the match on Saturday, 24th June, Harry Ellis praised Warren Gatland‘s talent as a coach and injected...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 8 years agoBrendan Gallagher: As the pressure ramped up, so cool Gatland kept his nerve
This Test was not only a compelling thriller which instantly claims its place in Lions folklore but a game which neatly...
-
Jeremy Guscott
/ 8 years agoJeremy Guscott: Lions prove they have stomach for the battle
To beat an All Blacks side that have lost only six games since the World Cup in 2011 – and not...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSexton-Farrell combo ends Warrenball jibe
Throwing the dice: New 10-12 axis of Owen Farrell and Johnny Sexton IF there was a selection call on which the...
-
The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoWhy pander to the Press now, Warren?
SURELY Warren Gatland should have more courage behind his convictions. Why pander to the Press and fans after the event? He...
-
Features
/ 8 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
THE FORMER WASPS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH & LONDON WELSH HOOKER BEN GOTTING To play in the 2004 Premiership final and make...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory
New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal
LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions prove they have stomach for the battle
That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoAs the pressure ramped up, so cool Gatland kept his nerve
Big impact: Courtney Lawes BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT This Test was not only a compelling thriller which instantly claims its place in...
-
Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoGatland: I believe Lions can still win
From NICK CAIN in Auckland WARREN Gatland remained defiant after the Lions’ 30-15 first Test defeat by New Zealand and insisted...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions need to get to rescue series in North firing Wellington
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE WILL be some Lions fans who didn’t watch Wales in New Zealand last summer....
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoCaging these Lions would be vandalism
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN AUCKLAND was awash with red this week as thousands of Lions fans arrived...
-
International Rugby
/ 8 years agoRegan: Hartley’s success has put pressure back on George
By NEALE HARVEY DYLAN Hartley’s “outstanding” leadership has earned him the right to captain England through to the 2019 World Cup,...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoWasps’ remarkable rise all down to Dai
By NEALE HARVEY Coach of the year: Dai Young oversees training PICTURE: Getty Images LAWRENCE Dallaglio claims Wasps’ Premiership final defeat...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoLions will improve when key partnerships mature
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN With two big wins under their belt, the Lions looked to have...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions must learn how to ‘walk in’ those try chances
Will start: George North has no real challenger at present JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Guscott Lions Test team: Halfpenny; Watson,...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions can cut All Blacks warp speed down to slow motion
Nick Cain says the Lions CAN beat the All Blacks – and this is the way to do it on Saturday...
-
The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoGatland wrong to call up more Welsh
SO FOUR more Welsh players (not bad for a team that finished just above Italy in the Six Nations!) and two...
-
Features
/ 8 years agoBank on Sam to make up distance like a champion
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On a wintry Sunday evening late last summer, a bedraggled figure put his...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoEnd this aimless kicking, Zinzan tells Gat
By GARY FRITZGERALD Advice: Zinzan Brooke ZINZAN Brooke has warned the Lions they will be smashed by the All Blacks if...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoGreat eight rule in the rain as Lions get confidence lift
From NICK CAIN at Rotorua International Stadium Maori All Blacks 10pts Try: Messam 12 Conversion: McKenzie 13 Penalty: McKenzie 22 British...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoCan these Lions move the world like Telfer?
Pressure situations: Steve Borthwick works with the Lions forwards THERE is no greater psychological weapon in Rugby Union than wrecking the...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoLions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series
OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoO’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori
Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The...
-
Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoLions will be brutal, Kruis warns the All Blacks
From NICK CAIN in Christchurch Friendly rivals: Owen Farrell, left, and Jonathan Sexton celebrate the Lions victory PICTURE: Getty Images GEORGE...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLove him, loathe him, Sonny Bill is deadly
John Taylor, one of the 1971 Lions heroes, looks at the way Sonny Bill Williams divides NZ New Zealanders are still...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLiam bounced back in champion style
SHANE WILLIAMS Up and down week: Liam Williams PICTURES: Getty Images LIAM WILLIAMS’ week summed up life as a professional rugby...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSloppy Lions must learn their lessons – and quickly
From NICK CAIN in Auckland THE Lions snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in their second outing against an eminently...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years ago’Punch in the face’ can be blessing in disguise
CJ STANDER believes the loss to the Blues could be the “punch in the face” the tourists need to kick start...
-
International Rugby
/ 8 years agoWilliams relishing challenge in land of the giants
SCOTT Williams believes his PRO12 final midfield duel with Francis Saili was the ideal way to prepare for Wales’ summer tour...
-
International Rugby
/ 8 years agoMcGeechan warned of meltdown 24 years ago
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Long before they knighted him for services to the game, Sir Ian McGeechan...
-
Latest News
/ 8 years agoPhase two can begin now they’ve all had game time
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Just a week in and already it’s a disaster, or that is...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions will need George to be roaring – Kirwan
From ALEX BYWATER in Christchurch FORMER All Blacks wing John Kirwan says George North can deliver the X-Factor the British &...
-
Featured
/ 9 years agoHartley is focused on England not Lions SOS
Captain Dylan Hartley will lead England out against Argentina on Saturday fully focused on the job at hand claiming missing out...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoAs dress rehearsels go, this was far better than mob of 1971
BRENDAN GALLAGHER BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Oustanding condition: Kyle Sinckler The opening matches of Lions tours are hurdles to be cleared not...
-
Features
/ 9 years agoBrits: Champions Cup must be season finale
By NEALE HARVEY SCHALK Brits has blasted the timing of this year’s Champions Cup final and insists bosses of Europe’s three...
-
British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoGardener Sam makes Lions look weedy in tour opener
From NICK CAIN at Toll Stadium, Whangarei Pick of the pack: Taulupe Faletau charges forward FIRED-UP country boys, home town referees,...
-
Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoHansen feels the strain of building a legacy
The pressure is starting to build on Steve Hansen. Ironically, the tell-tale sign is how often the words “pressure” and “responsibility”...
-
Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoDivided camp not Gat’s way
WARREN Gatland got his retaliation in early with a pre-emotive strike aimed at 2001 Lions coach Graham Henry. As New Zealand’s...
Features
OSCAR WILSON
BUCS Super Rugby
Cardiff Met’s Gus Patterson on becoming Bridgend’s next rugby star
The best betting sites
