SportTales of the Tours: Ep 4It is not often a home crowd turns on the All Blacks. But that is just what happened during the 1959 test series against the Lions.Watch25 May 04:44 PM
New Zealand1950 Lions match for ABs' injured prideThe New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.24 May 05:00 PM
SportTales of the Tours: Ep 3When 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. Watch24 May 04:40 PM
All BlacksNZ security given thumbs upSecurity at major events like the Lions tour is in focus after the Manchester attack.24 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandLions security will note Manchester: PMNo indication of heightened risk in New Zealand, Prime Minister says.24 May 01:06 AM
SportDefeat frees Sarries men to bolster LionsSaracens' loss was Warren Gatland's gain.23 May 05:00 PM
Sport1930 Lions: Colour clash and cheat claimOur countdown of previous Lions tours continues with George Nepia's swansong.23 May 05:00 PM
SportTales of the Tours: Ep 2The 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.Watch23 May 03:00 PM
SportPaul: Lions won't roar without VunipolaThe British & Irish Lions will be missing a destructive edge without Billy Vunipola.23 May 06:30 AM
SportLions fans billeted by All Blacks greatFancy staying with an All Blacks legend for a few days to open the Lions tour?23 May 02:23 AM
SportClose to clean bill of health for LionsWarren Gatland reported his Lions squad was fit or getting there a week out from the tour.22 May 09:55 PM
SportLions take on drone trick-shot challengeThe British players took part in a conversion challenge to kick-off tour preparations.22 May 09:04 PM
SportWhen the Lions toured by horse and cartWe're counting down to the Lions tour with a series looking back at previous series.22 May 05:00 PM
SportTales of the Tours: Ep 1When 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.Watch22 May 03:19 PM
SportHuge injury blow for LionsThe British and Irish Lions have suffered a big blow on the eve of the New Zealand tour21 May 07:49 PM
All BlacksLions 'have nothing to fear'Anthony Watson says the Lions have nothing to fear from the All Blacks' vaunted back three21 May 06:42 PM
All BlacksRugby legend set in stoneA statue of the rugby great will be unveiled in his hometown of Te Kuiti on June 19.20 May 05:00 PM
SportIt's going a bit far to pass Dagg fit for testsCOMMENT: A fit Israel Dagg is likely to be in the ABs training group for the Lions series.19 May 05:00 PM
SportKids at the heart of charitable Lions fansLions fans using upcoming tour to better the lives of sick children.18 May 09:55 PM
SportLions tour not for faint of heartFormer Lions captain Gavin Hastings has warned of the pitfalls of touring New Zealand.18 May 07:30 PM
RugbyDylan Hartley set for Lions call-up?Dylan Hartley could be edging towards a British and Irish Lions call-up18 May 05:03 PM
SportJimmy who? The Lions or the Lambs?COMMENT: What does Jimmy Gopperth's UK award say about the Lions? They'll be dreadful?17 May 10:50 PM
Sport'Complimentary' tickets sold for $1000NZR investigating after pair of Lions tickets sold for $1000.17 May 09:48 AM
SportWatch: This is how you win a Lions tripOne Welsh supporter is off to watch the Lions in NZ thanks to a motivational speech.16 May 07:34 PM
SportHow to beat ABs: 'Get under their skin'Irish forward Iain Henderson fires up the war of words as Lions start training.16 May 06:33 PM
SportFans will pressure Lions, says HansenHansen believed they had an enormous amount to do to cope with what awaits them in NZ.16 May 05:00 PM
SportPayne dogged by Irish criticismA former Irish test player is furious about Jared Payne's selection for the Lions.15 May 06:56 PM
SportGatland blanks the glorious 1971 LionsIt's English lessons for Lions coach Warren Gatland.15 May 12:01 AM
SportWarburton injury setback for LionsThe injured Lions captain won't be risked by Cardiff Blues for the rest of the season.14 May 06:33 PM
All BlacksTodd, Barrett latest All Blacks injuriesCrusaders Scott Barrett and Matt Todd have joined the All Blacks' walking wounded.14 May 01:23 AM
All BlacksAll eyes on Read's rigid digitCOMMENT: Read will know whether he should play at Eden Park.12 May 05:00 PM
SportLions players to run social media committeeThe Lions will allow a group of players to form a social media policy during their tour.11 May 02:24 AM
All BlacksRead hints that Samoan test too riskyKieran Read is unlikely to play Samoa - so will face the Lions cold.10 May 08:46 PM
SportEach Lions player got a $1100 jacketEvery member of the Lions squad received 64 items of clothing including a $1100 jacket.10 May 02:27 AM
