The first Lions test becomes spiced with some interesting player picks

In today's news wrap, Ian Foster and Sam Whitelock discuss the challenge as the All Blacks prepare for a battle with the British and Irish Lions.

All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster talks about the return of Captain Kieran Read as well as key players Sonny Bill Williams and Anton Lienert-Brown.

The Alternative Commentary Collective give their unique brand of rugby analysis for the British & Irish Lions tour

New Zealand's player of last century gallery and statue is unveiled.

Lions coach Warren Gatland speaks about the confidence growing in the squad ahead of the game against the Chiefs.

British & Irish Lions' Rory Best speaks about his role, and the OBE he received

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie speaks to media as his team prepares to face the British & Irish Lions in Hamilton on Tuesday night

Chiefs stalwart speaks about being named as captain for their big game against the Lions

Tee Maori All Blacks coach addresses media after a disappointing loss to the Lions

Maori All Black captain Ash Dixon speaks to media after their loss to the Maori All Blacks

Lions coach Warren Gatland speaks to media after their win against NZ Maori, making some pointed comments about his All Blacks rival

A solid victory for the Lions and some strong words from Warren Gatland make for an entertaining night in Rotorua

Source: Supplied. After being invited into a campervan by a local, some rowdy Lions fans joined in the celebrations and gave their own version of Ka Mate.

Thousands of people poured into Rotorua’s Village Green today to help break the record for the world’s largest haka. The International Rugby Club’s Giant Haka attempt took place at Rotorua’s Village Green at midday today and it is estimated that 7800 people turned up to have a go.

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew with All Black Coach Steve Hansen announce the appointment of Highlanders Defense coach Scott McLeod to the All Black coaching team.

Beauden Barrett and Anton Lienert-Brown's post match interview.

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Lions captain Peter O'Mahony will never give up on the team and coach Warren Gatland appreciates that

Two young All Black fans go head to head with their try scoring strategy for a chance to carry on the ball for tomorrow's game.

Nigel Yalden and Tony talking about the fantastic rugby coming this weekend.

Charlie Ngatai on the Maori All Blacks challenge against the Lions

All Black legend Bryan Williams on the ups and downs of this Lions tour

Starship Foundation host a star-studded event to raise funds for paediatric healthcare.

Lions suffer their second defeat to a gusty Highlanders team.

The victorious Highlanders speak to the media

The Lions coach and captain speak to media after another disappointing loss, this time against the Highlanders

The Fijian flyer speaks to the Herald after a huge performance against the Lions as the Highlanders win by a point in Dunedin