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Tales of the Tours: Ep 8

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.

This series was the one that got away

The New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.

Tales of the Tours: Ep 7

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

Tales of the tours: Lions triumph 1971

The New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.

Tales of the Tours: Ep 6

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

Tales of the Tours: Ep 5

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

When the Lions won fans, lost war

The New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.

Tales of the Tours: Ep 4

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.

1950 Lions match for ABs' injured pride

The New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.