B&I Lions 23 | Predicted test team
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all the games complete ahead of the first test against the Wallabies next week, we put together out match day 23 for the first test. We have not included Blair Kinghorn (15) as he is in doubt for...
'Lions experience the best thing I've ever done', says Earl
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl has described his first tour with the British and Irish Lions as the “best thing he’s ever done by a mile”. The back-rower has enjoyed a good start to his Lions career,...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Owen Farrell named in British & Irish Lions team to face AUNZ Invitational XV
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the team that will play against an AUNZ Invitational XV side on Saturday evening at the Adelaide Oval. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s...
Black Ferns named to face Australia in O'Reilly Cup
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 to play Australia in the O’Reilly Cup presented by Bupa Test match infront of a sold out crowd at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, July 12,...
17 internationals named as AUNZ Invitational
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAUNZ Invitational XV coach Les Kiss has named a stacked side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Adelaide. Every player in the starting side has international experience, with two further...
France Target Historic Win in Wellington
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French coaching staff has announced the lineup for the French XV set to face New Zealand on July 12 in Wellington. Head coach Fabien Galthié has made ten changes to the side that narrowly lost...
Semi-finals set for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up has been confirmed for the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 with South Africa to face Argentina and France to tackle New Zealand in the Italian city of Viadana on 14 July. South...
All Blacks team to play France in Wellington double-header
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team for the second test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at Sky Stadium in Wellington. LIVE...
Foote applauds Junior Boks’ mature performance against Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote praised his players for executing the game plan and playing with intensity after South Africa scored a runway victory over Scotland in their final World Rugby U20 Championship...
