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Ben Smith has been ruled out pof the second Test between New Zealand and the Lions. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty

Ben Smith ruled out of All Blacks XV for second Lions Test

International
June 28, 2017, 19:10

Full-back suffered concussion in opening win, Ryan Crotty also out for New Zealand

Sam Warburton of the Lions poses for a selfie with fans after the Lions’ draw with the Hurricanes. Photo: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

Kaino expects big intensity lift if Warburton starts for Lions

International
June 28, 2017, 08:22

‘If anything, they get stronger in the breakdown having him there,’ the All Black said

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 27: Iain Henderson of the Lions looks on during the match between the Hurricanes and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on June 27, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Iain Henderson to miss out on place in Lions’ second Test squad

International
Gerry Thornley
June 28, 2017, 06:00

Coach suggests Henderson’s yellow might cost him Test place against All Blacks

Iain Henderson is shown the yellow card as Lions team captain Rory Best talks to referee Roman Poite during the match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Iain Henderson's massive effort marred by costly yellow card

International
Gerry Thornley
June 27, 2017, 22:00

Secondrow well aware of the need for a big performance in advance of later Tests

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland leaves the pitch after the Lions’ draw with Hurricanes at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Photo: David Davies/PA

‘Dithering Gatland’ gives masses more cannon fodder

International
Ruaidhrí Croke
June 27, 2017, 15:00

Lions coach came in for criticism around the world for neglecting his replacements

Joe Marler and the rest of the Lions frontrow were forced to play the full 80 minutes against the Hurricanes. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire.

Talking points: Gatland’s sub policy back under microscope

International
John O'Sullivan
June 27, 2017, 12:53

Reluctance to utilise his bench not only denied Lions a win, but could have cost them defeat

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland before the tour match at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Warren Gatland says Henderson’s yellow card cost the Lions

International
June 27, 2017, 11:33

The Lions coach also stepped around the question of why he didn’t use his bench

Hurricanes’ Vaea Fifita celebrates scoring the equalising try against the Lions at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Lions blown off course by thrilling Hurricanes comeback

International
Gerry Thornley
June 27, 2017, 10:52

Warren Gatland’s side let winning position slip after Iain Henderson was sent to sinbin

Lions scrumhalf Conor Murray kicks the ball as New Zealand loose forward Jerome Kaino dives towards him. Photo: Mark Baker/AP

Jerome Kaino: ‘I didn’t go out to injure Conor Murray’

International
Gerry Thornley
June 27, 2017, 08:41

Kaino was seen diving at Murray as he box-kicked away, rolling into his standing leg

The front page of the New Zealand Herald sports section on Tuesday morning after Warren Gatland’s comments about the All Blacks not playing fairly.

Warren Gatland given the clown treatment in NZ Herald

International
Gerry Thornley
June 27, 2017, 07:55

Paper has mocked up coach as circus clown, previously doing so with Michael Cheika

Ireland’s Jared Payne was withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions’ clash with the Hurricanes as a precaution after suffering a headache. Photo: Michael Bradley/Getty Images

Jared Payne withdraws from Lions squad to face Hurricanes

International
June 27, 2017, 07:31

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will take a seat on the Lions’ subs bench in his place

British and Irish Lions’ Leigh Halfpenny and Greig Laidlaw during the kickers session at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire

Shrinking the Lions schedule in future risks diluting its special qualities

International
Robert Kitson
June 26, 2017, 21:11

Final midweek game could be last of species if tour is reduced for South Africa 2021

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Rassie Erasmus again linked to South Africa return

International
June 26, 2017, 20:21

Media reports in South Africa claim Munster coach is already working out his notice at province

The forwards huddle during the Captain’s Run ahead of the Lions’ game against the Wellington Hurricanes on Tuesday. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Midweekers look to lift Lions' morale and make Test case

International
Gerry Thornley
June 26, 2017, 18:22

Warren Gatland has shown that form will be recognised for New Zealand selections

Warren Gatland said that the All Blacks took cheap shots at Conor Murray during the first Test. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Inpho

All Blacks stay tight-lipped but ‘Murraygate’ saga rumbles on

International
Gerry Thornley
June 26, 2017, 13:00

Gatland, said Hansen, had taken gloss off great Test match and Lions performance

British and Irish Lions’ Robbie Henshaw during a press conference on Monday. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Robbie Henshaw: All Blacks don't overstep the mark

International
June 26, 2017, 12:17

‘For us also physicality is one of the fundamental components in rugby,’ he said

Lions coach Warren Gatland and New Zealand All Blacks coach Steve Hansen shake hands before the start of the first Test in Auckland. Photo: Michael Bradley/Getty Images

Steve Hansen rings up radio station to blast Gatland comments

International
Gerry Thornley
June 26, 2017, 06:54

‘As a New Zealander I would expect he would know the New Zealand psyche,’ Hansen said

Ireland’s fullback Andrew Conway eludes the tackle of Japan winger Kenki Fukuoka during the Test match in Tokyo. Photograph: kazuhiro Nogi/Getty

Ireland finish job in style to end tour on a high note

International
Gavin Cummiskey
June 26, 2017, 06:06

Impressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victory

Ben Smith of the All Blacks is tackled by Lions duo Alun Wyn Jones and Owen Farrell during the first Test at Eden Park. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

Peter O’Mahony could lose Lions' captaincy for second Test

International
Gerry Thornley
June 26, 2017, 06:00

Maro Itoje is also likely to start the second Test against All Blacks next weekend

Jonathan Davies: “If we are more clinical and we put more pressure on them, who knows? They might start to tighten up, and the pressure comes on them then.” Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images

Undaunted Jonathan Davies relishing Lions’ second chance

International
Gerry Thornley
June 26, 2017, 05:00

Wales star confident the tourists can benefit from lessons learned in first Test defeat

Joe Schmidt and members of the Irish squad in Japan. The successful tour has helped to blood fresh Irish talent. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Ideal tour for Joe Schmidt as new green shoots appear

International
Gavin Cummiskey
June 25, 2017, 22:06

Tour to USA and Japan has helped to identify future leaders within the Irish squad

Pro12 Table & Fixtures

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Munster	22	19	0	3	602	316	10	86
Leinster	22	18	0	4	674	390	13	85
Scarlets	22	17	0	5	537	359	9	77
Ospreys	22	14	0	8	556	360	13	69
Ulster	22	14	1	7	521	371	10	68
Glasgow	22	11	0	11	540	464	14	58
Cardiff	22	11	1	10	508	498	7	53
Connacht	22	9	0	13	413	498	8	44
Edinburgh	22	6	0	16	400	491	7	31
Treviso	22	5	0	17	316	664	3	23
Dragons	22	4	0	18	368	569	7	23
Zebre	22	3	0	19	318	773	7	19

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Galleries

Jack Nowell: He was making an eloquent case for his footballing ability as a fullback when then forced to switch to wing - where he didn’t have quite as much influence, but a solid performance. Rating: 7

Hurricanes 31 Lions 31 - Player ratings

Liam Williams: Wonderful counter-attack that led to Sean O’Brien’s try and had some fine moments in attack, but that dropped high ball was careless and costly. Four turnovers conceded and a missed tackle too. Rating: 6.

Lions Player Ratings

Six Nations table & results

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
England	5	4	0	1	146	81	3	19
Ireland	5	3	0	2	126	77	2	14
France	5	3	0	2	107	90	2	14
Scotland	5	3	0	2	122	118	2	14
Wales	5	2	0	3	102	86	2	10
Italy	5	0	0	5	50	201	0	0

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