Place: Forsyth Barr Stadium

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

A kite surfer reels in his kite at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, New Zealand, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

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Dancing and partying as New Zealand continues to lead the way

They call one section of the stadium The Zoo, and it’s easy to see why: thousands of university students in team colours standing on their seats, steadying trays of beer, swaying to music, and erupting with joy when their team scores.

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Highlanders bring the pain to thwart wounded Lions

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Warren Gatland: We shot ourselves in the foot

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Inspirational Rory Best a worthy Test starter, says Ulster pal Iain Henderson

British & Irish Lions Maori Welcome in Waitangi

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CJ Stander among five Irish players to start for Lions against Highlanders

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Match in 60 seconds: Lions win 12-3 against Crusaders

Farrell injury blow for England

England fly-half Owen Farrell has been ruled out of Saturday’s final Test against New Zealand due to a knee injury.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014

All Blacks edge England battle

New Zealand 28 England 27

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

All Blacks look set to target Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi has been warned to expect an aerial bombardment as New Zealand seek to expose the England wing’s inexperience in his new position.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Smith wins the game for All Blacks

New Zealand 21 South Africa 11

Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

O’Connell raring to go for Italian job

Paul O’Connell has come through Ireland’s final team session this morning and has been declared fit for Sunday’s crucial World Cup Pool C match against Italy in Dunedin.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

BOD: It’s ‘win or bust’ on Sunday

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is fully aware of the challenge his team face against Italy in their World Cup Pool C clash on Sunday in what has effectively become a knockout game between the sides.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2011

Thomas named in Wales team

Gavin Thomas’ exile from international rugby will end on Saturday after he was named in Wales’ starting line-up for the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2010

Irish fans lead ticket charge

UNFAILINGLY first to any party, Irish fans haven’t failed to live up to their billing when it comes to the Rugby World Cup. In the long line for tickets for the greatest show in Test rugby, it seems we’re well ahead of the rest.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010