Lions
Lions desperate to overcome history against Hurricanes
The Lions must overturn a desperate recent record against the Hurricanes if they are to be victorious in their Super Rugby semi-final at Ellis Park this weekend.
Xanda, son of Cecil the lion, 'killed by hunter'
Two years after Cecil the lion was killed by a trophy-hunter in Zimbabwe, prompting global outrage, his son may have met a similar sad end.
Lions series draw: Anticlimax or fitting finale?
A thrilling encounter with an unprecedented atmosphere fell flat at the final whistle, after a contentious call lead to a draw. Joe Porter looks back on the final test of the Lions tour of New… Audio
AB legend Sean Fitzpatrick predicts gritty grudge match
Former All Black captain and longtime UK resident Sean Fitzpatrick says the Lions have the potential to win because Warren Gatland has done a phenomenal job. Despite their win last week, he says the… Audio
Lions roar louder than ever ahead of series decider
The roar of the British and Irish Lions has reached fever pitch ahead of what could be an historic win tomorrow night at Eden Park for the tourists....but of course the history of the tour and of Eden… Audio
Lions tourists celebrate Saturday's win
Auckland is preparing for one of its busiest weeks in years as it welcomes the America's Cup home, and hosts tens of thousands of rugby fans. Duncan Wilson is visiting from Cambridge in the UK. Audio
Sonny Bill Williams sees red
Sonny Bill Williams' sending off in Saturday's test match against the British and Irish Lions has raised tensions ahead of this weekend's decider at Eden Park. Audio
Accommodation costs during Lions tour
Chef Martin Bosley has a story to tell about tourists flying back and forth from Australia for the Lions games in New Zealand because the accomodation is cheaper. Audio
Lions visitors fillip for Waitangi after national welcome wows
It's been a fortnight since the British and Irish Lions tour roared through Northland and still the Waitangi grounds, which played host to the official welcome, is proving a hit with the team's… Audio
Hurricanes fight back for draw with Lions
A yellow card tipped the balance as the Hurricanes fought back to get the better of the Lions in last night's 31 all draw at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Audio
Lions in New Zealand to win
The Lions are starting to look like a team that knows what it takes to win rugby games in New Zealand. BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones is in New Zealand following the team's progress. Video, Audio
Lions victory sets up mouth-watering weekend clash
The Lions' weekend win over the Maori All Blacks has raised expectations of a close contest when they meet the All Blacks in the first test on Saturday night. The Telegraph's rugby correspondent Gavin… Audio
Expect test match intensity when Maori ABs face Lions
RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Rotorua ahead of the match between the New Zealand Maori and the Lions. He said an intense match is expected. Audio
Maori All Blacks expect test match intensity against Lions
"I'm an old man now" Liam Messam has confirmed that Saturday night's game against the British and Irish Lions will be his final match in the Maori All Blacks jersey. He talked to RNZ Sport's Joe… Audio
Highlanders beat Lions in last minute thriller
Highlanders come from behind to topple Lions in last-minute thriller in Dunedin. Rugby historian Ron Palenski was in the crowd. Audio
NZ Baabaas squad confirmed to take on Lions
New Zealand Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan has confirmed the final selection of his squad to open the British and Irish Lions tour next weekend.
Racecourses to host campervans of Lions fans
Two Auckland racecourses will be hosting hundreds of campervans full of Lions rugby fans to help the city cope for the country's biggest sporting event since the Rugby World Cup.
Kaino in doubt for Lions series
All Black flanker Jerome Kaino is in doubt for the British and Irish Lions test series, having to undergo knee surgery this week.
Lions name tour squad
Sam Warburton was named captain of the British and Irish Lions for the second time on Wednesday as coach Warren Gatland unveiled a bumper 41-man squad for the 10-match tour of New Zealand that he…
Let the phoney war begin
The mind games are already underway ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand despite the opening match still over a month away.
