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Warburton: 'I think to come back with a draw surprised a few people, but it didn't really surprise this group of players'
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton admitted he was "pretty pleased" with what his side had achieved after they battled back to draw the Test series with New Zealand.
Lions return home from tour of New Zealand
The British and Irish Lions have returned from their tour of New Zealand after battling back to draw the Test series.
The squad arrived back at Heathrow this afternoon following their three-Test series with the All Blacks, which finished 1-1 after a dramatic 15-15 draw at Eden Park on Saturday.
The tour saw head coach Warren Gatland lead players to an unexpected share of the series against the All Blacks.
It's only the second time in their history that the Lions have drawn a series, and the first time they've avoided defeat to New Zealand in 46 years.
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Another might not have drawn series, says Warren Gatland
The Lions boss admitted there were times he hated the 2017 tour of his homeland, where the local media turned criticism personal.
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Warburton was expecting extra-time at end of drawn test
Sam Warburton has revealed he was "ready for 20 minutes of extra-time" at the dramatic third Test conclusion against New Zealand.
Read the full story ›Davies handed Lions player of the series award
Centre Jonathan Davies says he's 'humbled' at being handed the Lions player of the series award by his teammates.
The 29 year old played every minute of all three tests against New Zealand. He also featured in all three matches of the previous Lions Tour to Australia in 2013.
The Lions drew Saturday's match at Eden Park 15-15. It means the series finished 1 all. It's the first time the Lions haven't lost a series in New Zealand since 1971.
I’m very humble, chuffed to bits to get the award, voted by your peers. But you look back and it’s a team effort, with 40-odd players and we dug in and achieved something very special. I’m chuffed to bits.
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Match report: Lions and New Zealand draw in final test
British and Irish Lions claimed a dramatic 15-15 draw against world champions New Zealand.
Read the full story ›Lions and New Zealand end tour in draw
The British and Irish Lions and New Zealand have finished in a draw in the final game of the series at Eden Park.
It was a showdown until the very end with both teams finishing 15 all.
Captain Sam Warburton said he was speechless at the end of the game and had been expecting to go in to overtime.
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Howley backs Alun Wyn Jones to inspire Lions to victory
The 31-year-old Wales lock will become just the seventh man to play in nine straight Lions Tests in Saturday's series decider.
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Warren Gatland: test will not define coaching career
The Lions can claim just their second-ever series win in New Zealand, but must end the All Blacks' 39-match unbeaten run at Eden Park.
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