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NewsJuly 13

Poite decision significant to Owens' career

British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens has opened up about his controversial 'accidental offside' in the closing stages of the third test draw with the All Blacks.
Poite decision significant to Owens' career
Poite decision significant to Owens' career
NewsJuly 9

Road bumps do you good: Hansen

All Black coach Steve Hansen is not going to throw referee Romain Poite to the wolves, although he says the law book must be simplified.
Road bumps do you good: Hansen
Road bumps do you good: Hansen
NewsJuly 9

Pushed hard, Lions learn a 'hell of alot'

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland would have taken a drawn series six weeks ago, although he was far from elated after the 15-15 draw in Auckland on Saturday night.
Pushed hard, Lions learn a 'hell of alot'
Pushed hard, Lions learn a 'hell of alot'
NewsJuly 9

Plenty of chances, but match one that got away

Comment: Good sides don't blame outside influences, whether the referee or missing players, writes Stephen Hepburn.
Plenty of chances, but match one that got away
Plenty of chances, but match one that got away
NewsJuly 9

'Draw is better than a loss' but it's not a win

Draws never leave anyone satisfied. It is neither a loss nor a win.
'Draw is better than a loss' but it's not a win
'Draw is better than a loss' but it's not a win
NewsJuly 9

Ref 'overthought' late call - Hansen

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the decision to revoke a late penalty in his side's third-test draw with the British and Irish Lions was "overthought".
Ref 'overthought' late call - Hansen
Ref 'overthought' late call - Hansen
NewsJuly 8

'Heartwrenching' result for All Blacks

All Blacks captain Kieran Read said last night's draw with the Lions was "heartwrenching", after a call was changed on a late penalty that would likely have given his team victory.
'Heartwrenching' result for All Blacks
'Heartwrenching' result for All Blacks
RugbyJuly 8

Poite in spotlight for penalty that wasn't

This Lions series deserved a big finale, which it certainly got with referee Romain Poite's decision in the final minute to change his mind on a penalty for the All Blacks.
Poite in spotlight for penalty that wasn't
Poite in spotlight for penalty that wasn't
RugbyJuly 8

All Blacks, Lions draw third test to tie series

There haven't been scenes of such an intense nature since the 2011 World Cup.
All Blacks, Lions draw third test to tie series
All Blacks, Lions draw third test to tie series
NewsJuly 7

The cream will rise at Eden Park tonight

This is where the best come to the top.
The cream will rise at Eden Park tonight
The cream will rise at Eden Park tonight
NewsJuly 7

Lions rested and focused: Rob Howley

There is nothing left to say. Nothing left to deliver to these players.
Lions rested and focused: Rob Howley
Lions rested and focused: Rob Howley
NewsJuly 7

Skipper Read up for the challenge in his 100th test

A decent Hollywood script writer would  struggle to come up with  a better storyline than this.
Skipper Read up for the challenge in his 100th test
Skipper Read up for the challenge in his 100th test
NewsJuly 7

All or nothing

The biggest rugby match in New Zealand since the 2011 World Cup final kicks off in Auckland tonight.
All or nothing
All or nothing
NewsJuly 6

Jordie Barrett ready to show all his wares

What would have been the odds at the start of the year of this All Black backline fronting for the biggest game in many a year?
Jordie Barrett ready to show all his wares
Jordie Barrett ready to show all his wares
NewsJuly 6

If it ain’t broke . . .

It is an old adage — never change a winning team.
If it ain’t broke . . .
If it ain’t broke . . .
NewsJuly 6

Ben Smith cleared of concussion concerns

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith has been cleared of concussion symptoms.
Ben Smith cleared of concussion concerns
Ben Smith cleared of concussion concerns
NewsJuly 6

Barrett, Laumape get first test starts

Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape have been given their first starts for the All Blacks in the Lions decider. Malakai Fekitoa has been named as a midfield reserve, while Waisake Naholo hasn't been picked.
Barrett, Laumape get first test starts
Barrett, Laumape get first test starts
NewsJuly 5

Vunipola survives as Lions side unchanged

Loosehead prop Mako Vunipola has survived being dropped as the British and Irish Lions named an unchanged side for the deciding third test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Vunipola survives as Lions side unchanged
Vunipola survives as Lions side unchanged
NewsJuly 5

Decider 'like World Cup final'

The touring Lions say the deciding third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday will be like a World Cup final.
Decider 'like World Cup final'
Decider 'like World Cup final'
NewsJuly 4

Payne ruled out due to migranes

British and Irish Lions centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of contention for the third and final test against the All Blacks due to migraine headaches, the team says.
Payne ruled out due to migranes
Payne ruled out due to migranes
NewsJuly 4

Lions fit, well and have momentum

The British and Irish Lions have the momentum to win against the All Blacks in Saturday’s final test in Auckland.
Lions fit, well and have momentum
Lions fit, well and have momentum
RugbyJuly 3

ABs can win, say two who would know

Those who have walked in these shoes before are confident the All Blacks will get the job done on Saturday night.
ABs can win, say two who would know
ABs can win, say two who would know
QueenstownJuly 3

Lions' colours flood Queenstown

You could be forgiven for thinking you had walked into a live scene from Where's Wally? if you were in Queenstown yesterday.
Lions' colours flood Queenstown
Lions' colours flood Queenstown
NewsJuly 2

Lions flanker O'Brien cleared to play third test

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the third and final test against the All Blacks at Eden Park next Saturday after being found not guilty of dangerous play during the second match in Wellington.
Lions flanker O'Brien cleared to play third test
Lions flanker O'Brien cleared to play third test
NewsJuly 2

Henry tips Gatland as ABs coach contender

Sir Graham Henry says a Lions series victory would be an "astronomical" achievement which can further propel Warren Gatland into the All Black coaching frame.
Henry tips Gatland as ABs coach contender
Henry tips Gatland as ABs coach contender