The Southern Kings secured an unbelievable upset victory over the Waratahs in Sydney earlier today, as round nine of Super Rugby kicked into gear. The Brumbies scored a scorcher, but the Hurricanes continued their dominant form.
After months of speculation Warren Gatland has announced his squad to tour New Zealand this summer and there have been many eyebrows raised at the absence of England lock Joe Launchbury and the inclusion of just two Scottish players.
There has been plenty of reaction from Lions fans and opponents alike on the squad selected by head coach Warren Gatland on Wednesday. Whether for good or for bad, it has generated a debate that will rage on until the first game of the 10-match tour down under.
Conor Murray has had an interesting few days. Yesterday he was picked for the British & Irish Lions tour, and today is his 28th birthday. He is currently injured though, so could be in doubt. Recently he told this funny story about some of the banter on the previous Lions tour...
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker Martyn Williams has said that Jamie Roberts has been through a rollercoaster of emotions. The Welsh centre, and Lions tourist in 2009 and 2013, was not included in the 41-man squad, despite rumours to the contrary.
Watch an official live stream of the 2017 British and Irish Lions squad announcement here, with more details to follow later. The Lions face 10 tough challenges in New Zealand, including three Tests against the All Blacks.
Warren Gatland will today announce the touring squad for the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. The Lions will embark on a 10-match campaign, beginning on 3rd June against New Zealand Barbarians in Whangerei, with the first test taking place at Eden Park on the 24th.
There are several Barretts playing world class rugby at the moment. Danny Barrett - no relation to the brothers Barrett of New Zealand fame - continues to make a name for himself as a hard-charging bulldozer, laying out all who get in his way.
The Crusaders got round 8 of Super Rugby off to a flying start, knocking up 50 against the Sunwolves despite playing on an extremely wet surface in Christchurch. That was today's only game, with more to come tomorrow, with highlights updated here when available.
This unbelievable try is both amusing and awesome, as Southern Kings flyhalf Lionel Cronje executed a perfectly timed around the back dummy then nudge ahead, resulting in a lovely try against the Force last weekend.
The Stormers versus Chiefs game last Saturday was one of the best games we've seen thus far this year, featuring numerous moments of high quality action, and one sensational pass in particular. There was also this incredible team try by the Chiefs, finished off by winger Toni Pulu.
