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Chiefs look to play expansive game
The Chiefs admit it may not be easy to play their expansive brand of rugby against the British and Irish Lions at Waikato stadium tonight.
War of Words heats up ahead of first test
The war of words ahead of the first test between the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions is heating up with coach Warren Gatland challenging referees to stop New Zealand's off-the-ball "blocking".
Lions positions still up for grabs
Lions test positions were still up for grabs in their clash against the Chiefs with the composition of the back three and loose forwards still an area of contention.
All Blacks and Lions set for matchup
The All Blacks and Lions have both officially shown their hands, securing clinical victories within 24 hours as they gear up for the first Test.
All Blacks thump Samoa in Lions warmup game
The All Blacks have scored a convincing 78-nil win over Samoa in their rugby test in Auckland.
Te'o says playing against All Blacks would be "just a game"
British and Irish Lions midfielder Ben Te'o says a Test match-up against the nation of his birth would be "just a game" and hold no special significance.
All Blacks not getting ahead of themselves as season kicks off
It's a bumper weekend of rugby action in New Zealand with three international test matches taking place around the country as the British and Irish Lions series rolls on.
Damian McKenzie to start at first five for Maori
Damian McKenzie has been named at first five for the Maori All Blacks game against the British and Irish Lions in Rotorua on Saturday.
O'Mahony to captain Lions against Maori
The Irish flanker Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua on Saturday.
Lions tour over for Hogg
The British and Irish Lions fullback Stuart Hogg has been ruled out of the remainder of the New Zealand tour after fracturing a bone in his face during the side's win over the Crusaders at the…
Lions set to ignite their attack against the Highlanders
The Irish Lions continue their tour of New Zealand against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight, where winger Tommy Seymour is confident the side's stuttering attack will finally click into gear.
Crusaders game holds huge implications for Lions
Lions coach Warren Gatland knows Saturday's game against the Crusaders could have huge implications for the remainder of the 10-match tour.
Jordie surprised by All Blacks selection
A Steve Hansen hunch late last year paid off when uncapped 20-year-old Jordie Barrett joined brothers Scott and Beauden in the All Blacks squad for the Lions series.
Jones to captain Lions against Crusaders
The British and Irish Lions have named a strong side with three times tourist Alun Wyn Jones to captain them against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.
Strong Crusaders team to take on Lions
The Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has included six All Blacks to take on the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday.
New caps and experience for Maori All Blacks
There are three new caps and six former All Blacks in the Maori All Blacks squad to play the British and Irish Lions.
Two newcomers to All Blacks
Most of the players in doubt because of injuries and two debutants have been included in the 33-man All Blacks squad to take on the British and Irish Lions.
Steel hold on to beat Mystics
The Southern Steel have retained their perfect record in the ANZ netball Premiership, beating the Northern Mystics 68-67 in Dunedin.
Tuipulotu dropped, late for training
The All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been dropped from the Blues side to take on the British and Irish Lions side tonight for disciplinary reasons.