Lions centre Robbie Henshaw has no problem with physical All Blacks
Robbie Henshaw insists New Zealand do not overstep rugby's physical boundaries as the war of words around Conor Murray's Test match treatment rages on.
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Rob Howley hails Peter O'Mahony's quiet leadership
Captain Peter O'Mahony can "lead in the shadows" to drive the British and Irish Lions to a first Test victory against the All Blacks, according to Rob Howley.
Lions captain Peter O'Mahony determined to be himself in tribute to Anthony Foley
Peter O'Mahony will lead the British and Irish Lions into tomorrow's first Test against New Zealand with the words of mentor Anthony 'Axel' Foley ringing in his ears: be yourself.
Peter O'Mahony takes inspiration from Anthony Foley ahead of Lions test
From Nick Purewal in Auckland
PETER O’Mahony will lead the British and Irish Lions into Saturday's first Test against New Zealand with the words of mentor Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley ringing in his ears: be yourself.
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony leads the Lions in first test
From Andrew Baldock, Press Association Sport Rugby Union Correspondent, Auckland
Warren Gatland's boys won't take defeat Lion down but All Blacks will be too classy in the end
Michael McWilliams
DURING a nine-day excursion to Poland to watch the European Championships in 2012, a tired, bedraggled and exceptionally hungover friend of mine threw himself to the floor on a packed train in an attempt to get some sleep.
Elliot Daly makes a case for a place in opening test for Lions
From Nick Purewal in Hamilton
ELLIOT Daly has revealed he had written off his own British and Irish Lions Test chances as little as five months ago.
Video: Rugby: Rory Best praises response of Lions dirt-trackers after win over Chiefs
Nick Purewal in Hamilton
The Irish News on June 20 1997: Cavan take to pool ahead of Ulster semi-final with Donegal
Kenny Archer
An action-weary Cavan team were put through their paces last night - in the swimming pool.
Lions skipper Sam Warburton not guaranteed to start first test says Warren Gatland
From Nick Purewal, Press Association Sport, Hamilton
WARREN Gatland has insisted that captain Sam Warburton remains under pressure to force his way into the British and Irish Lions' first Test line-up.
Joe Schmidt defends Warren Gatland as Ireland beat Japan
By PA reporter
Rugby Union International: Ireland 50 Japan 22 IRELAND head coach Joe Schmidt has sympathised with Warren Gatland's decision to call up six replacement players as cover for the British and Irish Lions' forthcoming midweek games against the Chiefs and the Hurricanes.
Warren Gatland likely to look for new Lions
Warren Gatland is expected to draft as many as six extra players onto the British and Irish Lions tour next week.
Joe Schmidt makes six changes for Ireland's Tokyo mission
PA Rugby Reporter
IRELAND'S preparations for Saturday’s opening Test against Japan have not been ideal, but head coach Joe Schmidt has backed his new-look side to rise to the challenge.
Peter O'Mahony ready to seize his chance with the Lions
From Nick Purewal in Rotorua
Lions head coach Warren Gatland left to rue scrum problems after Highlanders defeat
Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions must quickly fix their creaking scrum after losing the set-piece battle in their defeat to the Highlanders yesterday.
Conor Murray hails pack as Lions bare their teeth
Conor Murray hailed the British and Irish Lions pack for handing him an armchair ride against the Crusaders' All Black tight five on Saturday.
George North urges Lions to roar before it is too late
George North believes it is up to the British and Irish Lions players to conjure the magic that boss Warren Gatland is searching for.
Warren Gatland admits centre issue could be his biggest
From Nick Purewal in Christchurch
WARREN Gatland has admitted centre could pose him the biggest selection conundrum when he finally starts to draw up his British and Irish Lions Test team.
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