'That can't happen again' - O'Driscoll's plea to Lions organisers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Lions centre and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll has pleaded to the organisers of the British and Irish Lions tour to bring back the midweek games between the first and second Test matches. The...
Brian O’Driscoll calls for midfield shake up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has called for a change in the British and Irish Lions midfield for their second test against the Springboks on Saturday. The former Lions centre wants either Bundee Aki...
Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...
Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back. The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...
Brian O’Driscoll picks his British and Irish Lions starting XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has picked a British and Irish Lions XV following the confirmation of the 37-man squad to tour South Africa on Thursday. O’Driscoll selected his starting team for Off...
Best Lions XV From The Last 3 Tours
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Lions squad being announced today and the anticipation of the upcoming series front and centre for the fans, we dive into picking the best starting XV over the last three tours. In 2009 the tourists...
Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...
“There’s a chance that Johnny Sexton might be at home" - Brian O'Driscoll
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll says that Ireland captain Johnny Sexton may not tour with the Lions this summer. Speaking on Off The Ball, the four-time Lions...
'It's a poor, poor tournament' - O'Driscoll criticises standard of PRO14
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has delivered a brutal assessment of the PRO14 by dubbing it a "poor, poor tournament." The Irish powerhouses Leinster fell 32-23 to French side La Rochelle...
O'Driscoll & Warburton incensed by Julien Marchand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Lions captains Brian O’Driscoll and Sam Warburton have hit out at the actions of Julien Marchand in Toulouse’s semi-final victory over Bordeaux yesterday. Marchand’s...
