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Tales of the Tours: Ep 8
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Tales of the Tours: Ep 8

After impressive showings during the 1971 and 1977 tours of New Zealand, the 1983 British & Irish Lions crashed and burned on our shores in 1983.

Tales of the Tours: Ep 3
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Tales of the Tours: Ep 3

When the 1950 rugby season dawned, All Black fans were desperate for success. Just 12 months earlier and the side had plunged into arguably their worst-ever state on the field – losing a staggering six test matches in a row.

Tales of the Tours: Ep 2
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Tales of the Tours: Ep 2

The British Lions arrived in New Zealand hungry for success – spurred on after the rampant form of the 1924-25 All Black Invincibles – and with a playing strip which would force the ABs to move away from their traditional black jerseys.

Tales of the Tours: Ep 1
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Tales of the Tours: Ep 1

When the team dubbed the English Footballers boarded the SS Kaikoura in the UK bound for New Zealand few could have imagined this was the beginning of a 129-year sporting rivalry which continues to grip our nation.