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BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS RUGBY TOUR 2017

Alan Green criticised by BBC colleagues for being unable to pronounce name of Real Madrid star Marcelo on Radio 5 Live

03/11/17 08:10

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Broadcaster Alan Green was slammed on social media and criticised by Match of the Day colleagues during a blundering return to the BBC on Wednesday evening. Green, who has been working as the in-house TV commentator for Atlanta United in the USA’s Major League Soccer, was given the showcase Tottenham v Real Madrid Champions League match for his comeback on Radio 5 Live. But Green caused immediate upset by wrongly pronouncing the name of Real Madrid’s Marcelo, arguably the world’s best-known left back, calling him ‘Mar-chelo’ rather than ‘Mar-selo’....read

31/10/17 00:08

WARREN GATLAND: I don't know whether I'll ever be involved again but I'm passionate about the Lions. As Sam Warburton said at the final press conference in New Zealand: it's the pinnacle.

30/10/17 10:50

Warren Gatland's inside look at how the Lions secured a historic series draw against the All Blacks is being serialised by Sportsmail this week.

30/10/17 09:11

Warren Gatland has admitted picking only two Scotland stars in his original 41-man British and Irish Lions squad for the summer tour of New Zealand was ‘hard’ on them.

29/10/17 22:38

WARREN GATLAND: I have been disappointed with New Zealand journalism, particularly the New Zealand Herald, whether it's been personal attacks on me or slagging off the Lions.

28/10/17 22:30

EXCLUSIVE BY OLIVER HOLT: Gatland, who led the Lions to glory in Australia in 2013 and a draw against the All Blacks last summer, was hurt by the media abuse he took in New Zealand.

28/10/17 22:30

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLIVER HOLT: Warren Gatland is talking about his hurt locker. He was shocked by the volleys of contempt and vitriol that flew at him from the pages of the local papers.

19/10/17 23:42

INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: Jonathan Davies does not recognise the sad-clown image of Warren Gatland from a Lions tour which saw the tourists defy the odds in New Zealand.

17/10/17 08:57

Warren Gatland vowed never to coach the Lions again as he hit back at Sean O’Brien for his criticism of the tour. O'Brien said Lions would have beaten All Blacks 3-0 but for coaching.

15/10/17 22:34

Wales hope to announce Warren Gatland's successor as head coach by next summer. Gatland, who has been in charge of Wales since 2007, will leave after the 2019 World Cup.

12/10/17 15:02

Jamie George has signed a four-year contract extension with Saracens, keeping him at the club until 2021. The England and Lions hooker, 26, follows Owen Farrell in signing a new deal.

06/10/17 00:52

WILL KELLEHER: The Harlequins centre was not picked to tour New Zealand this summer and was devastated. 'I was gutted,' he told Sportsmail regarding his Lions absence.

02/10/17 16:38

Jason Leonard, has been chosen alongside new Rugby Football Union chief executive Steve Brown as Twickenham's representatives on the 11-strong board.

21/09/17 00:29

Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien believes the British and Irish Lions underachieved on their tour to New Zealand this summer, blaming Warren Gatland and his coaching team

07/09/17 22:34

EXCLUSIVE - WILL KELLEHER: Taulupe Faletau may have returned a Lions king from New Zealand, but what makes him most animated about the tour is a story about George Kruis.

25/08/17 00:09

English clubs are pushing for the crusades every four years to be cut from six to five weeks, along with the planned reduction from 10 to eight matches. The Lions bitterly oppose the demand.

24/08/17 00:04

English clubs stood isolated in their drive to marginalise the Lions, after the Pro14 league – featuring top Welsh, Irish and Scottish sides – confirmed they will clear the way for future tours.

20/08/17 00:07

The Harlequins and England prop insisted there was no split in the squad – contrary to reports in the New Zealand media – but noticed a clear selection hierarchy.

03/08/17 17:17

Williams was sent off by French referee Jerome Garces during New Zealand's second Test defeat against the British and Irish Lions in Wellington last month.

28/07/17 22:43

New Zealand will appeal World Rugby's ruling that All Blacks center Sonny Bill Williams won't complete a disciplinary suspension in time to play next month's Bledisloe Cup test against Australia.

27/07/17 23:56

Williams was banned for four matches after being sent off during the second test against the British and Irish Lions on July 1 for a dangerous shoulder charge on Lions winger Anthony Watson.

27/07/17 23:49

Fresh from leading the Lions to a 1-1 series draw against the All Blacks, the Wales forward has donated his kit from the tour to a local charity store.

21/07/17 11:58

CHARLES SALE — SPORTS AGENDA: Gerrard previously withdrew his membership application after he was told it would be turned down after an incident in a Southport nightclub.

20/07/17 11:46

Johnny Sexton took the phrase 'leaving it out all there on the field' to a new height during the Lions' recent tour of New Zealand. Scans have revealed that he broke his wrist during the series.

20/07/17 10:32

British Lions fans belted out a lighthearted version of the legendary All Blacks pregame ritual they called the 'Yorkshire haka' on an Auckland street, to the confusion of local New Zealanders.

17/07/17 16:33

Lions star Mako Vunipola is still celebrating the series draw with New Zealand by enjoying some much-needed downtime in Fiji with cousin and fellow player Taulupe Faletau.

13/07/17 12:32

The formidable task of leading the Lions against rugby's No 1 side was nothing in comparison to leaving his young daughter at home, according to Sam Warburton. 

12/07/17 18:55

After six weeks away on the other side of the world, the British and Irish Lions are finally back home. Warren Gatland's side were looking to make history by winning in New Zealand since 1971.

11/07/17 16:44

Adam Jones insists the British and Irish Lions have re-established themselves in the hearts and minds of the New Zealand public to atone for the disastrous tour of 2005.

11/07/17 12:38

After two defeats in their first four matches on tour, the task of toppling New Zealand looked almost insurmountable. But after five weeks and 10 matches the series was shared.

11/07/17 11:59

The 24-year-old was celebrating the Lions' successful tour following the third and final Test in Auckland when he was involved in a 'minor incident' on Sunday morning.

11/07/17 09:05

A handful of British and Irish Lions fans at the final All Blacks series game in Wellington on Saturday have caught the eye of TV viewers after their apparent inability to spell their side's name.

10/07/17 14:27

Following the conclusion of a long and arduous tour of New Zealand, the British and Irish Lions finally had the chance to unwind with a boozy session at their team hotel.

10/07/17 12:52

ANDY NICOL: What a weird ending that was. When the the final whistle blew, I didn’t know whether to be happy or sad and neither did the other 48,000 fans in the stadium.

10/07/17 12:07

The Barbarians intend talking to the home unions over the possibility of releasing players for their fixture against New Zealand on November 4.

10/07/17 10:23

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is a toss-up which hemisphere learned the most from this compelling series and, in truth, we won't know for sure until the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

09/07/17 23:34

The British and Irish Lions upset the odds to claim a historic draw against the All Blacks after holding for a 15-15 result in the series decider in Auckland.

09/07/17 23:27

CHRIS FOY: The British and Irish tourists arrived in New Zealand, hurriedly transformed themselves into a united force, fronted up to the two-time world champions and finished on terms.

09/07/17 23:17

Romain Poite's decision to change his mind having given a penalty for accidental offside will go down as one of the most dramatic calls in Lions history. But how did it unfold?

09/07/17 23:08

The Kiwi has fronted campaigns in Australia and New Zealand and could now complete the set with a series in South Africa. Gatland admitted he would fancy his chances v the Springboks.

09/07/17 23:07

The first Sam Warburton knew about it was when All Blacks players started striding towards him with their hands outstretched. ‘I was expecting to go again,’ said the captain of the British and Irish Lions.

09/07/17 22:59

The Lions' tour of New Zealand is one which will go down in history, not least for its almost unprecedented conclusion. The series ended in a 1-1 draw after the third Test was drawn.

09/07/17 18:30

WILL KELLEHER AT EDEN PARK: The British and Irish Lions and New Zealand played out a thunderous 15-15 draw in Saturday's third Test at Eden Park as the series ended in a tie.

09/07/17 12:16

A fourth Test at Twickenham was suggested after the tour ended in a draw on Saturday for the first time since 1955. Warren Gatland wore a red nose to his press conference.

09/07/17 12:13

Wales outside centre Davies played every minute of all three Tests in New Zealand providing a strong hand in both defence and attack during the drawn series.

09/07/17 10:27

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As the dust settles on the Lions tour of New Zealand, it is worth reflecting on the key men who helped Warren Gatland's side to an admirable draw. 

09/07/17 00:33

New Zealand's Steve Hansen called for rugby's law book to be re-written after the All Blacks were denied a late shot to win the deciding Lions Test when referee Romain Poite changed his mind.

09/07/17 00:26

OLIVER HOLT IN AUCKLAND: These Lions did the jersey proud, reinvigorating the idea of rugby's most famous touring party. They made us remember what a magical idea the Lions is.

09/07/17 00:12

CHRIS FOY AT EDEN PARK: No history for the Lions at Eden Park, but honours even instead, as they had to settle for a series draw ending in tense and contentious fashion.

09/07/17 00:05

OLIVER HOLT: It seems strange that at the end of this tour, the very future of such a beloved sporting institution should be shrouded in fear and uncertainty.

08/07/17 22:52

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Everything about the game felt like a World Cup final and it was interesting to hear some of the players say they thought there might be extra time

08/07/17 22:33

Apart from the entertaining match, there were also plenty of talking points away from the action — and here, Sportsmail's NIK SIMON compiles his Lions diary.

08/07/17 22:31

Owen Farrell says the All Blacks are no longer invincible after the Lions defied the odds and shared the series 1-1. He reckons England should now not fear the No 1 team in the world.

08/07/17 19:31

Sportsmail 's GLEN WILLIAMS gave the updates while CHRIS FOY, NIK SIMON and WILL KELLEHER provided all the latest from Auckland.

08/07/17 18:13

The British and Irish Lions drew 15-15 with New Zealand in the third and final Test in Auckland, with the series finishing 1-1. Here's how Twitter reacted in the immediate aftermath of the clash.

08/07/17 17:16

The New Zealand stalwart took to the stage to be presented with his cap following the 15-15 draw against the touring Lions, accompanied by his children.

08/07/17 16:58

Saracens and England lock Itoje arrived in New Zealand as the youngest Lion off the back of a second stellar season - and will leave as a cult hero and an even better player.

08/07/17 15:46

New Zealand's national newspaper had mocked up Gatland as a caricature clown in the wake of the Lions' first Test defeat. And Gatland was left unhappy with the media treatment in his homeland.

08/07/17 15:40

After Jordie Barrett was finally bundledinto touch by the scrambling Lions defence, referee Romain Poite stuck his arm in the air to blow for full time — leaving both fans and players wanting more.

08/07/17 14:41

NIK SIMON IN AUCKLAND: The series ended with a tie for the first time since 1955 and the trophy was lifted by both Kieran Read and Sam Warburton after the Auckland showdown.

08/07/17 12:01

The Lions ensured their series against New Zealand ended all square after a hard-fought 15-15 draw at Eden Park on Saturday. NIK SIMON tells us five things he learned from the third Test.

08/07/17 01:23

NIK SIMON IN AUCKLAND: Here, Sportsmail's NIK SIMON compiles the ultimate form guide for both sets of players ahead of the decisive Test.

08/07/17 00:19

CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: On the eve of the series decider at Eden Park, the ill-feeling within the four-nation squad was laid bare — they think their coach has been vilified and abused.

08/07/17 00:16

WILL KELLEHER IN AUCKLAND: The English winger is fabled for his powerful left foot and he is able to hit penalties from inside his own half, and the Lions may need it at Eden Park on Saturday.

07/07/17 21:33

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So the moment of truth is upon us as the attention of the rugby world lasers in on Eden Park. The Lions can make history — and here’s why I believe they will.

07/07/17 20:14

MARTIN SAMUEL IN AUCKLAND: The ’71 Lions knew what was coming and one senses these Lions do, too. Having been taken aback two weeks ago, they are prepared this time.

07/07/17 17:49

WILL KELLEHER IN AUCKLAND: Will the Lions become the first series winners in New Zealand since 1971? Or will the All Blacks win their fifth consecutive series against the tourists?

07/07/17 17:10

Few gave the Lions a hope in New Zealand but Warren Gatland's side could yet upset the odds. Sportsmail takes a look at what a combined XV between the Lions and their hosts might look like.

07/07/17 12:01

WILL KELLEHER IN AUCKLAND: When he runs out at Eden Park on Saturday, Kieran Read will join an exclusive club. He will become the 48th All Black to reach 100 caps.

07/07/17 11:58

NIK SIMON IN AUCKLAND: Jamie George waved goodbye to his parents at Wellington Airport on Sunday evening. ‘I don’t think they expected me to play,’ said George.

07/07/17 11:21

NIK SIMON AND WILL KELLEHER EXCLUSIVE: Here Sportsmail tells the tale of the last time the All Blacks lost at Eden Park – against France in 1994 —through the voices of those that played that day.

07/07/17 10:41

The Lions are 80 minutes from sporting immortality and the rarefied air of a series victory in New Zealand. The tourists put the final touches to their preparations during the captain's run.

07/07/17 09:55

NIK SIMON IN AUCKLAND: The likes of Sonny Bill Williams, Charlie Faumuina and Ofa Tu'ungafasi brought their children to Eden Park for the captain's run ahead of the third Test.

07/07/17 01:17

EXCLUSIVE BY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER - MARTIN SAMUEL IN AUCKLAND: England's autumn international programme and summer tours to the southern hemisphere under threat.

06/07/17 23:30

CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: The series decider is looming. An occasion which has been likened to a World Cup final awaits and the global rugby community will be looking on enthralled.

06/07/17 23:07

Anthony Watson has accepted an apology from Sonny Bill Williams and believes the banned All Black centre did not intentionally set out to hurt him in Wellington last Saturday.

06/07/17 22:54

NIK SIMON IN AUCKLAND: Nick Afoa idolised Tana Umaga and Michael Jackson as a teenager and, on Saturday, his journey will come full circle when he returns to Eden Park.

06/07/17 22:30

NIK SIMON IN WELLINGTON: Sonny Bill Williams has been banned for four weeks following his red card for smashing a shoulder into the face of Lions wing Anthony Watson in the second Test.

06/07/17 22:30

MARTIN SAMUEL: The day is surely edging every closer when Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett will make history as the first trio of brothers to walk out as members of an All Blacks starting XV.

06/07/17 22:30

NIK SIMON IN AUCKLAND: Warren Gatland has challenged his players to leave a ‘legacy’ like the Lions heroes of 1971 such as Gareth Edwards, Barry John and JPR Williams.

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