Hurricanes flyer Nehe Milner-Skudder looms as an unlikely starter for the Lions series.

Dylan Hartley says he will be fresh, in form if called on for the "ultimate privilege".

It's the biggest fixture in the 80-year history of the proud NZ Barbarians club.

5.3 million reasons why the Lions will be desperate to record a series win over the ABs

Captaincy candidate Sam Warburton - Lions jersey trumps his Welsh one

First-five Bryn picked in Barbarians squad to play tourists coached by father Warren.

Lions fans will not know many of the NZ Barbarians Provincial XV squad

I'm happy to say it: Roger Federer proved me badly wrong.

COMMENT: There are going to be a lot of disappointed players who won't make touring squad.

Offers of free rooms for Lions fans are flooding in amid anger over accommodation prices.

Profiteering on the Lions tour does not do Auckland's reputation any good.

New Zealand-bound Lions fans are facing huge surges in accommodation prices.

The Daily Telegraph try their hand at picking the All Blacks to face the Lions this year.

Kiwi 'snake' rugby player Denny Solomona is engaged to a UK reality TV star.

A NZ-born Lions bolter has been branded a 'snake' and 'scum' by fans on social media.

The three referees to control the All Blacks-Lions series haven't controlled an ABs loss.

Is this the Lions team to match the All Blacks?

Lions switched hotels in Wellington from their original choice, because of safety concerns.

Warren Gatland will warn his British and Irish Lions players to be on their best behaviour when they arrive in May.

Dan Carter believes England's selection strategy could harm Owen Farrell's chances of wearing the No 10 jersey during June's Lions

Defence coach Andy Farrell claims new rules will make the British Lions more adventurous.

Warren Gatland's revealed he turned down a offer to succeed Chiefs coach Dave Rennie after Super Rugby next year.

Warren Gatland has denied reports he intends to turn his back on Wales following the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

Eddie Jones should stand by Dylan Hartley. No matter the outcome of Wednesday's disciplinary hearing for Hartley's red card last

Rory Best has emerged as the front-runner for the captaincy of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

The Lions' new forward coach Steve Borthwick, could help crack the All Blacks code for next year's tour writes rugby legend Sir Clive Woodward.

Lions head coach Warren Gatland has expressed his concern for the well-being of Wales wing George North.

COMMENT: The most intriguing member of Warren Gatland's Lions coaching staff most likely won't be revealed overnight.

Steve Hansen has already laid the marker. After the return test against Ireland in Dublin, the All Blacks coach made a bold prediction

Eddie Jones says England's forwards coach Steve Borthwick would have his blessing if he wants to take a job with the British & Irish