When the 1950 rugby season dawned, All Black fans were desperate for success. Just 12 months earlier and the side had plunged into arguably their worst-ever state on the field – losing a staggering six test matches in a row.

Security at major events like the Lions tour is in focus after the Manchester attack.

No indication of heightened risk in New Zealand, Prime Minister says.

Our countdown of previous Lions tours continues with George Nepia's swansong.

Saracens' loss was Warren Gatland's gain.

The British Lions arrived in New Zealand hungry for success – spurred on after the rampant form of the 1924-25 All Black Invincibles – and with a playing strip which would force the ABs to move away from their traditional black jerseys.

The British & Irish Lions will be missing a destructive edge without Billy Vunipola.

Fancy staying with an All Blacks legend for a few days to open the Lions tour?

Warren Gatland reported his Lions squad was fit or getting there a week out from the tour.

When the team dubbed the English Footballers boarded the SS Kaikoura in the UK bound for New Zealand few could have imagined this was the beginning of a 129-year sporting rivalry which continues to grip our nation.

The British and Irish Lions have suffered a big blow on the eve of the New Zealand tour

Anthony Watson says the Lions have nothing to fear from the All Blacks' vaunted back three

A statue of the rugby great will be unveiled in his hometown of Te Kuiti on June 19.

COMMENT: A fit Israel Dagg is likely to be in the ABs training group for the Lions series.

Lions fans using upcoming tour to better the lives of sick children.

Former Lions captain Gavin Hastings has warned of the pitfalls of touring New Zealand.

Dylan Hartley could be edging towards a British and Irish Lions call-up

COMMENT: What does Jimmy Gopperth's UK award say about the Lions? They'll be dreadful?

Irish forward Iain Henderson fires up the war of words as Lions start training.

Hansen believed they had an enormous amount to do to cope with what awaits them in NZ.

A former Irish test player is furious about Jared Payne's selection for the Lions.

It's English lessons for Lions coach Warren Gatland.

The injured Lions captain won't be risked by Cardiff Blues for the rest of the season.

Crusaders Scott Barrett and Matt Todd have joined the All Blacks' walking wounded.

COMMENT: Read will know whether he should play at Eden Park.

The Lions will allow a group of players to form a social media policy during their tour.

Kieran Read is unlikely to play Samoa - so will face the Lions cold.

Every member of the Lions squad received 64 items of clothing including a $1100 jacket.

Is 'Lola' the Labrador the strangest mascot in rugby?

Lions flanker O'Brien says they must attacks the All Blacks.