Lions 2017
Lions notch up win over Barbarians, but who rated best?
In the wake of the Lions' tight 13-7 victory over the NZ Provincial Barbarians tonight, Matt Richens rates the good, the bad and the ugly from both sides. Video
Crotty, Smith under injury cloud for Lions
All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty and fullback Ben Smith are in danger of missing the upcoming British and Irish Lions test series after they were injured in the Crusaders' 25-22 victory over the…
Lions Tour Diary - Sodden Whangarei
Opinion - A deluge in Northland hasn't put a dampener on enthusiasm for the first Lions game. And the soggy weather might make the tourists feel right at home, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Barbarians up for a fight
Few, if any, of the New Zealand Barbarians side to face the British and Irish Lions tonight have any kind of profile outside their provinces but that does not mean the tourists are in for an easy…
Lions of the past: Blood brothers
RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter talks to former greats to find out exactly why the Lions of the past called themselves blood brothers. Audio
Lions fans in Whangarei for game day
Lions fans have arrived in Whangarei ahead of the team's first match tomorrow. Mayor Sheryl Mai says it's a great boost for the city. Video, Audio
Whangārei buzzing ahead of Lions match tomorrow
Anticipation is building in Whangārei as the town prepares for its biggest sporting event in years: the clash between the British and Irish Lions - and the Provincial Barbarians.
Time to shake off the cobwebs
Captain Sam Warburton says the Lions opening match against the Provincial Barbarians is about shaking out the cobwebs.
McMillan gets the chance to face the Lions
Clayton McMillan missed his opportunity to play the British and Irish Lions by one year but the Provincial Barbarians coach is far from dwelling on it.
All Blacks tipped to make clean sweep
Sports Call - Those poor Brits (with a sprinkling of Irishmen) won't win a test Joe Porter predicts saying you can put your money on the Lions getting beaten by a super side.
Payne out of Lions opener
The Lions' New Zealand-born centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of tomorrow's tour opener against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians with a calf strain.
All Blacks to wear Lions pelts in 3-nil series whitewash
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour of New Zealand against a provincial barbarians side in Whangarei tomorrow, as they seek to write their names into rugby folklore. But is it too tall a… Audio
Coles remains in doubt for Lions
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles remains a serious doubt for the British and Irish Lions series after his Super Rugby coach said he was highly unlikely to play next week against the Chiefs in their last…
Gatland vs Gatland for Lions opener
The father, coaching the Lions, will face the son, playing for the Barbarians, as the visitors kick off their tour of New Zealand in Whangarei on Saturday. Video
Northland player recalls Lions tour days
When the Lions take to the field on Saturday night, 93-year-old fan and veteran player Richard Langdon will be cheering them on from the crowd. Video, Audio
Gatland v Gatland in first game of Lions tour in Whangarei
It's going to be Gatland vs Gatland this weekend - after Lions coach Warren Gatland's son was named in the provincial barbarians side taking on the tourists. Video, Audio
Man charged with receiving stolen Lions tickets
A Lower Hutt man has been charged with receiving stolen tickets to an All Blacks Lions test match.
The All Black Lion tamers: A special rivalry
It's almost 50 years since the British and Irish Lions beat the All Blacks in a series.
'One of the lowest points in Lions history'
Feature - Ahead of the Lions' first match on Saturday, Matt Richens looks back at the 2005 test match they'd likely rather forget.
Lions tours - a cash safari since Victorian times
Opinion - The British and Irish Lions tour has faced some criticism as an cynical cash-grab - but that's really just living up to a well-worn tradition of rugby touring, writes Jamie Wall.