This fascinating in-depth magazine series will bring to life the great contests between two rugby foes who seldom meet, but whose past tours have stopped the country.
Featuring previously unpublished pictures from the Herald's own 141-year-old photo archives, plus comment and stories from renowned former Herald sports reporter Don Cameron,
Herald rugby writers Wynne Gray and David Leggat and Independent News special rugby correspondent Peter Bills. Our writers will remember past tours through their eyes as children, teens, young reporters and players. Match reports, statistics and commentary from the time will also feature.
Part one - The Birth of A Legend
All about the Early Years, including the great contest of 1959 and the All Black whitewash of 1966, plus team photos and statistics from the games.
Part two – Blow For Blow
The 1970s, including the great 1971 victory by the Lions and the dramatic All Black series win in 1977. Plus team photos.
Part Three – All Black Power
The 1983 and 1993 series: the last two showdowns.
Part four – Complete Guide to 2005 Lions Tour
On Tuesday 24 May, just before arrival of the Lions, the Herald will bring fans a 32-page complete guide to the 2005 tour. Including full player profiles, interviews, columns and comment from players – old and current.
This essential guide to the tour of the decade will also include comment from renowned Herald rugby journalists, statistics, graphics and up-to-date photographs, plus a tour chart in the centre to be filled as the tour progresses.
