Herald rugby journalists Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry break down last night's clash between the touring Lions and the NZ Provincial Barbarians

Coach Clayton McMillan and Captain Sam Anderson-Heather comment on the match against the 2017 British and Irish Lions at Toll Stadium, Whangarei

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland speaks after their narrow victory over the Provincial Barbarians in Whangarei

Tony Veitch reports in day two of the Roar news wrap and the influx of fans from around the world to enjoy the Lions tour. - NZ Herald

Tony Veitch and 'Professor' Mark Orams with all you need to know about this America's Cup

Alun Wyn Jones talks with media ahead of tomorrow's game against the New Zealand Barbarians.

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The British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland talks after they arrived at Auckland International Airport today.

When the British & Irish Lions arrived in New Zealand in 1993 few probably realised this was going to be their final tour under rugby’s amateur era.

After impressive showings during the 1971 and 1977 tours of New Zealand, the 1983 British & Irish Lions crashed and burned on our shores in 1983.

The first and fourth tests are amongst defeats that Lions fans still look back on in frustration that they were unable to win.

After a rugby rivalry dating back 83 years, 1971 saw the Lions finally taste a test series victory on our shores.

Leading rugby historian Clive Akers doesn’t mince his words when it comes to rating the 1966 Lions which toured New Zealand.

Jimmy Spithill started the mind games in the America's Cup Opening press conference. Facebook / America's Cup

Mike's Minute: America's Cup will stop NZ again

SoftBank Team Japan skipper Dean Barker talks to Dana Johannsen ahead of the America's Cup.

It is not often a home crowd turns on the All Blacks. But that is just what happened during the 1959 test series against the Lions.

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.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2019 and will have a new provincial team.

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.

Some much needed practice racing for Emirates Team New Zealand today, lining up twice against the Swedes on Artemis and heading both races before both teams pulled the plug.