Gatland rallies Lions as Sharks take second bite at tourists
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions and Sharks teams that clash in Pretoria on Saturday will bear little resemblance to those from the midweek game. Warren Gatland has told his British and Irish Lions...
The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend. Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...
Jamie George leads The British and Irish Lions for Sharks clash at Loftus Versfeld
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play Sharks for this Saturday’s match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (kick off 5pm BST). Jamie George (Saracens,...
Josh McNally Injury Update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby can confirm Josh McNally has sustained a shoulder injury. The second row, who earned his first international cap against USA, suffered the injury whilst training with...
This weekend's international friendlies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world. The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu wants to make nation smile in RWC 2023 qualifier
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the first leg of the Oceania 1 play-off against Samoa, Rugby World Cup caught up with Kefu to discuss his team’s preparations for RWC 2023 qualification. Toutai Kefu hopes...
USA names team to face Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gary Gold has made four changes to the starting XV with three new faces on the bench as the USA Men’s XVs National Team faces Ireland for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, KO 2:15...
Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
5 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...
Eddie Jones names England team for Canada
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for England’s match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [10 July, 3pm KO]. Four players will make their England debuts, after 12 received...
REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad. The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...
