Gatland on Conor Murray's appointment as captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray has been named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming tour of South Africa after injury ruled out Alun Wyn Jones. Jones was ruled out of the tour, along with Justin...
Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...
Options for Gatland if AWJ misses series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland may lose a vital player before the tour even starts after Alun Wyn Jones is helped off the field with what initially looked like a wrist injury but is suspected to be a shoulder dislocation....
Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) has been ruled out of this Saturday’s clash against Japan with a back spasm. The tighthead prop was due to start at BT Murrayfield Stadium for...
1888 Cup: Warren Gatland Previews Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 1888 Cup at BT Murrayfield, Warren Gatland discusses the challenges the Japanese will pose and reflects on his first team selection of the 2021 #LionsRugby Tour.
Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday. Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...
Warren Gatland reveals the player poll Owen Farrell won
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland expects Owen Farrell to be a key figure in the Lions' leadership group for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The Lions boss revealed...
“For me personally, there is no fear.” - Malcolm Marx
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid ubiquitous claims that the Boks will be undercooked by the time they square off against the British & Irish Lions, hooker Malcolm Marx does not appear concerned. “For me personally,...
Gatland chats about make-up of Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking at a media briefing following the announcement of the British & Irish Lions team set to tackle Japan on Saturday, Head Coach Warren Gatland has explained his starting XV which features zero...
Gatland discusses Lions midfield combo
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has heaped praise on Robbie Henshaw in the wake of naming the team to face Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield. Henshaw was picked in the...
