2021 British and Irish Lions Tour: Predicting the 36-man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland selected 41 players to tour New Zealand four years ago but his preparation for the tour to South Africa will be vastly different. The British and Irish Lions have a shorter tour to...
Alun Wyn Jones expected to be named Lions captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is widely expected that Welsh stalwart Alun Wyn Jones will be named captain of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad to be announced on Thursday. The three main names...
Townsend believes Lions' biggest strength is Warren Gatland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday amid much anticipation. The team will make history by playing a home test against Japan on 26 June before jetting off to South Africa to...
England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family. The 31...
Lions Tour Candidates From Bath v Montpellier Semi Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA wonderful display of rugby was on show at the Recreation Ground. Underhill continued his dominant performance at the breakdown. He made a massive turnover on defence that helped his team relieve...
Parisian Derby provides Finn Russell with final chance to impress Lions' coaches
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse look to book a place in the Champions Cup final this weekend other TOP14 clubs will be playing catch up. Relegation-threatened Bayonne...
Lions Watch: Five Players Who Stood Out This Weekend
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland would have kept a keen on the action around Europe this weekend as the clock counts down for him to finalise his British and Irish Lions Touring squad. With the touring squad set...
More than 50 players sent save-the-date letters for Lions Tour - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has sent a letter to more than 50 potential Lions to sound out their availability for this summer's tour according to a report in the Daily Mail. The...
George North faces anxious British and Irish Lions wait after an agonising injury against Cardiff
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North faces an anxious wait to see whether he will be fit for a third British and Irish Lions tour. North has been in fine form recently starring in the midfield for Wales as they claimed...
Watch: Jonny Hill's brilliant spiral kick
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny Hill channelled his inner John Eales on Friday night during Exeter's clash with Bristol Bears. The second-rower produced this wonderful spiral clearance kick from his own 22 which...
