There were few of us here to be honest who imagined that we would get to write a headline like the one above when Warren Gatland and his boys boarded the plane to New Zealand. In all honesty we were convinced that it was going to be all done and dusted by the Second Test.Continue reading “A match that few expected but everyone is now eagerly anticipating – a Series Decider 3rd Test between the All Blacks and the Lions!”
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Do or die for both the Lions and Canada this weekend with the odds seeming to be stacked against them both!
It’s crunch time for both the Lions and Canada this weekend as both head into Test matches they simply have to win. The Lions to keep the series alive, and Canada to keep their World Cup dreams alive as they head into the second round of a two Test World Cup qualifying battle with theContinue reading “Do or die for both the Lions and Canada this weekend with the odds seeming to be stacked against them both!”
And so it begins in earnest – The Lions Tour!
Yes after much hype, anticipation and a few anxious opening weeks, the main event of the June Test calendar finally gets underway as the British and Irish Lions play the first of three Tests against the best in the world – New Zealand’s All Blacks. Whether or not this tour has been overblown remains toContinue reading “And so it begins in earnest – The Lions Tour!”
It’s June and Lions/Summer tours time once again as The Lineout returns from a few months away from all things rugby!
As mentioned after the Six Nations we had to step away from the captivating world of International Rugby due to work and family commitments for a while, but now both departments are once more under control we are able to return to our weekly musings on the International Game. Regrettably we haven’t had a chanceContinue reading “It’s June and Lions/Summer tours time once again as The Lineout returns from a few months away from all things rugby!”
After a sabbatical the Lineout returns with the best of Super Rugby Round 13 action and a glimpse of Lions tours of the past!
After a short hiatus due to the pressures of work, we’re back albeit briefly this week as we have a quick look at Super Rugby’s latest action. Also by reflecting on the past, we start our buildup to the Lions Tour of New Zealand which kicks off in a mere two weeks. So as SuperContinue reading “After a sabbatical the Lineout returns with the best of Super Rugby Round 13 action and a glimpse of Lions tours of the past!”
Some more great Super Rugby action in Round 7 and one last look at the Six Nations!
It was another fast and furious weekend of Super Rugby action, with the New Zealand teams once more showing off some dazzling displays of skill, but South African supporters can be heartened by some notable heroics from the Stormers and the Sharks this weekend. Australian teams, courtesy the of the Brumbies, started the long climbContinue reading “Some more great Super Rugby action in Round 7 and one last look at the Six Nations!”
Super Rugby gets to the point where teams need to start making a statement; the European Champions Cup takes on a distinctly Irish flavor and we take a quick look back at the highlights of an epic Six Nations!
As you may recall we are taking a sabbatical from our regular weekly musings on International rugby until the end of May in time for us to spool up for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June. In the meantime we will continue to bring you the best of the actionContinue reading “Super Rugby gets to the point where teams need to start making a statement; the European Champions Cup takes on a distinctly Irish flavor and we take a quick look back at the highlights of an epic Six Nations!”
Super Rugby continues to heat up in Round 5!
Super Rugby Once more we provide you with the Tight Five’s excellent compilation of Round 5 action on YouTube. The competition is heating up with New Zealand’s Crusaders and Chiefs continuing to set the benchmarks. In the African conferences the Lions and Argentina’s Jaguares are really looking like forces to be reckoned with this year. Meanwhile the Australian teamsContinue reading “Super Rugby continues to heat up in Round 5!”
The Six Nations wraps up in a blaze of glory as Ireland spoils England’s party and Super Rugby continues to heat up in Round 4!
Six Nations It was a fitting conclusion to one of the best tournaments in years, that England should travel to Dublin in search of not only a Grand Slam, but a world record winning streak that would have seen them eclipse New Zealand’s run of 18 on the trot. Given Ireland’s ability of late toContinue reading “The Six Nations wraps up in a blaze of glory as Ireland spoils England’s party and Super Rugby continues to heat up in Round 4!”
A change of pace and style for the Lineout for the next two months – but we’ll be back in time for the Lions Tour!
We’ll be taking a sabbatical from our usual musings for the next few months, as work, family and vacation commitments mean we will be spending infinitely less time than usual paying attention to the goings on in the rugby world. Instead we’ll leave you each week with the best of our trawlings on YouTube forContinue reading “A change of pace and style for the Lineout for the next two months – but we’ll be back in time for the Lions Tour!”
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