Three for debutants, four for Adams in ruthless rout
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions continued their preparations for the South Africa Test series by easing past the Lions. Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries...
Warren Gatland explains British & Irish Lions coaching U-turn
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits he had "unfinished business" when it came to coaching the Lions again. In 2017, the Lions boss vowed that was done following...
Lions collide: Lions v British and Irish Lions Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions are targeting a strong start to their tour of South Africa, taking on their Johannesburg namesakes on Saturday. Chris Harris says the British and Irish Lions...
The Five Lions Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions kick off their Tour in South Africa against their namesake The Lions on Saturday at Ellis Park. Warren Gatland face arguably their weakest opposition in their...
Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers
4 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...
"Conor will allow the other senior players to flourish more." - Roberts backs Gatland's captain selection
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time British and Irish Lion Jamie Roberts has backed Warren Gatland's decision to make Conor Murray his new Lions captain. The centre believes the Lions boss has made a smart move in naming...
Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has explained that British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the of South Africa. Ryan...
Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa. Jones was injured in last...
Gatland on the new Russell/Farrell combination
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn naming his team for this coming weekend against the Emirates Lions, British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland picked an interesting combo to fill the flyhalf and inside centre channels in...
Gatland opens up on decision to name Hogg captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has spoken to the South African media ahead of their clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg. Earlier today (Thursday), Gatland...