Gatland takes pride in his Lions despite defeat in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions gave it everything but came up just short in their agonising Test series defeat to South Africa. The Lions suffered last-minute heartbreak in Cape...
Kolisi pays tribute to series winner Steyn
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi lauded Morne Steyn, who scored the crucial penalty in the decider against the British and Irish Lions. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed team-mate...
Steyn makes the difference again as Boks clinch series win
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's forgotten man Morne Steyn kicked a last-gasp penalty to secure victory on his first Test appearance in five years. Morne Steyn was the hero for South Africa as, just...
South Africa v British and Irish Lions: Gatland rolls the dice for decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa ends on Saturday with the series tied at 1-1 ahead of the Cape Town decider. The British and Irish Lions lock horns with...
BoksvLions Preview: Buckle up for the series decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe result at the Cape Town Stadium this last Saturday lent the third and final Test an enormous amount of significance as the 2021 British & Irish Lions series will be decided then as the Springboks...
Gatland sheds light on kicking game-plan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe entertainment factor of the rugby in the current British & Irish Lions series in South Africa has scored very poorly and fans have begun to seriously question the tactic which both sides are obviously...
Warren Gatland backs calls for extra time
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has supported calls for extra time if Saturday's deciding test is level after 80 minutes. The series is currently tied at 1-1 and a draw on Saturday...
Gatland believes emotional come-down may undo Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland believes the biggest challenge facing the Springboks this weekend lies in their heads. Gatland said this week that it will be difficult for...
Gatland calls out Springboks for slowing tactics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Head Coach Warren Gatland has called out South Africa on supposed ‘slowing down’ tactics which became a significant factor in the second Test. The Springboks triumphed...
Gatland chats selection and tactics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Warren Gatland rang the changes for the third and final Test on Saturday, the 57 year-old said that the goal would be to play more rugby than in the second Test which saw the Lions defeated...
