South Africa win Italy series while Ireland secure record victory
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overcame an early red card to thrash Italy on their way to completing a 2-0 series win in Gqeberha. The reigning world champions won 45-0 despite a red card for number eight Jasper Wiese,...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was delighted with how his team performed as a unit in their final game before their first Test against Australia. Farrell watched on as the Lions romped...
AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe stars in statement win
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions made it five wins from five ahead of their first Test against Australia with an emphatic 48-0 victory over AUNZ Invitational on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe scored a...
'Lions experience the best thing I've ever done', says Earl
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl has described his first tour with the British and Irish Lions as the “best thing he’s ever done by a mile”. The back-rower has enjoyed a good start to his Lions career,...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Lions Head Coach on Owen Farrell being named on the bench
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of their next tour fixture against AUNZ Invitational XV, British and Irish Lions head coach named Owen Farrell on the bench. Owen Farrell was initially not included in the touring sqaud, but was...
17 internationals named as AUNZ Invitational
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAUNZ Invitational XV coach Les Kiss has named a stacked side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Adelaide. Every player in the starting side has international experience, with two further...
Brumbies 24-36 British and Irish Lions: Farrell's side earn stuttering win
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions overcame another slow start with a controlled second-half performance to earn a 36-24 victory over ACT Brumbies on Wednesday. With this billed as their toughest Test yet, the...
Farrell 'open-minded' over Lions selection
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has vowed to be "open-minded" in his team selection for the Australia series. The Lions play against ACT Brumbies on Wednesday, with Farrell having made 14 changes...
Wilson rescues Wallabies in Lions warm-up
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt was left "massively relieved" after his team rescued a 21-18 win over Fiji thanks to Harry Wilson's late try. Wallabies captain Wilson went over with just a minute left on...
