Farrells point the way forward for the Lions
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What a huge day for the Farrell family. On the pitch, Owen bossed the game from start to finish and showed why he is so fundamental to the Lions on this tour. ,
Owen Farrell is key to this Lions tour
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saturday's clash with the Crusaders is a big opportunity for Warren Gatland's team to leave their calling card. It's important that we discount the first two matches. ,
Our Lions will pay price for needless penalties
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions need to sharpen up discipline and cut out needless penalties or else it’s going to be a very long tour. Thirteen is way too high against any New Zealand opposition. ...
Steve Hansen made world champions New Zealand even better
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: You could be forgiven for thinking that coaching New Zealand is a comparatively easy job. In fact, it is one off the most pressurised, scrutinised jobs in sport. ,
My five key Kiwis to watch out for during the Lions series
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: New Zealand coach Steven Hansen is due to announce his squad for the Lions Tests this week. Here are the five key players likely to come up against the tourists. ,
British & Irish Lions opened New Zealand tour with a win
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The opening match of a Lions tour is just plain difficult and bloody awkward and especially so in New Zealand, so I’m actually pretty upbeat after Saturday's victory. ,
Peter O'Mahony can fill the void left by Billy Vunipola
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is no point trying to disguise the fact that losing Billy Vunipola before the tour starts is a big blow. He has been tearing up trees for Saracens. ,
Saracens glory built on formidable English pack
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Great players consistently performing at their very best week in, week out is what marks Saracens out. That is very easy to say but very difficult to achieve over a long season. ...
World Cup draw good for England, now Argentina beckons
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That’s a really tough but ultimately good World Cup draw for England and will accelerate their team- building this summer. World Cups are not romantic places. ,
Schmidt's Ireland get negotiable RWC19 pool but demanding quarter-final awaits
7 years ago by The 42 - Ireland Rugby NewsNew Zealand or South Africa are the likely opponents if Ireland get through their pool.
