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Gatland named Lions head coach for 2021 tour

Warren Gatland will coach the British & Irish Lions for the tour of South Africa in 2021.

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Sources: Gatland agrees to coach Lions in 2021

Sources have told ESPN the New Zealander is set to coach the British & Irish Lions for a third successive time.

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Schmidt plays down 2021 Lions links

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he is not available for the British & Irish Lions if offered the job tomorrow, but has left the door ajar for a role in the future.

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Excitement builds as Lions target history

Tom Hamilton sets the scene ahead of the British & Irish Lions' decisive third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

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Milestone man Kieran Read in 'pretty cool place'

All Blacks captain Kieran Read will join an exclusive club on Saturday night when he plays his 100th Test in the series decider with the British & Irish Lions.

Jones: Beware the wound-up All Blacks (01:55)

Dowd: Fekitoa's experience invaluable in decider (01:17)

Lions tours much more than just rugby (01:00)

All Blacks have managed discipline well (01:54)

Lions enjoy the calm before the third test storm (00:47)

How each side can win the series decider (01:42)

What went wrong for the All Blacks? (01:37)

Gatland's Sexton-Farrell gamble pays off (01:59)

Lions level series against 14-man All Blacks (00:45)

Can the Lions capitalise on Sonny Bill's red? (00:51)

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Sexton urges Lions to rewrite history

Johnny Sexton has urged the British & Irish Lions to rise to the challenge and create history against the All Blacks, as they look to overcome a first Test defeat and level the series in New Zealand.

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Second Test more than 'just a game'

The All Blacks host the British & Irish Lions in Wellington in a match that could have far-reaching consequences.

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Henry happy with life after All Blacks

Former All Blacks and British & Irish Lions coach Graham Henry talks about life after winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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Lions lack X-Factor to keep series alive - Mexted

The British & Irish Lions lack the X-Factor players needed to defeat the All Blacks and keep the series alive, former New Zealand lock Murray Mexted said.

Lions and Hurricanes set for Tuesday (00:49)

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Best skippers midweek Lions vs. Hurricanes

The British & Irish Lions have announced their team ahead of Tuesday's match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium with Rory Best named as captain.

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Time for talking over as first Test looms

Bluff, counter-bluff, 'Warrenball' and suicidal schedules. The time for talking is almost over as the All Blacks host the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday.

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'We know he misses us' - At home with the Gatlands

When Warren Gatland steps out onto the Eden Park turf on Saturday, he will look into the stands for three familiar faces. Tom Hamilton spent a day with the Lions coach's family.

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