"I think he can become a lot better. I would say he probably has five golden years still ahead of him."
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland forward's coach Matt Proudfoot says Maro Itoje could be at the start of "five golden years" as he enters the prime of his career. Itoje is expected to go on the 2021 British and Irish...
Boks target three or four tests pre Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed that they are in discussion with World Rugby to organise at least three Tests before the British and Irish Lions Tour next year. As it stands, the...
Premiership Players Set To Miss The British & Irish Lions' Clash With Japan
5 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions Managing director Ben Calveley hopes that Warren Gatland won't be without Premiership-based players for the Lions first 'home' test since 2005 when the invitational side...
Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Coaches
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is currently in New Zealand working to turn the Chiefs' losing streak around but come September the former Wales boss will turn his attentions to the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour...
Maro Itoje At Six For The British and Irish Lions?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a recent interview, Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll was asked to pick his Lions XV for the upcoming tour to South Africa in 2021. O’Driscoll, a veteran of no less than four tours,...
CVC Capital Partners target the British & Irish Lions - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPrivate equity firm, CVC Capital Partners have already have stakes in the Premiership and Pro14 and a Six Nations deal in the pipeline and according to a report by Owen Slot at the...
QUIZ: Can you name the British and Irish Lions Line Up From the First Test vs Australia in 2013?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions won the best-of-three test series 2–1, after a convincing victory in the deciding third test followed narrow victories for both teams in the preceding two matches. Can...
Are the British and Irish Lions off to Japan?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA recent report by Japanese website Nikkei.com has said that Japan will be elevated to Tier 1 status, making it the first Asian nation to ascend to the sport's top tier. This...
SA Rugby to consider rescheduling Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to go ahead as schedule as it stands, but the dates may change. SA Rugby has admitted it is considering the possibility of rescheduling...
Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...
