2021 Super Liga Americana de Rugby Match Reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season got under way on Tuesday, with Peñarol outclassing Olímpia Lions in the opening match. The Uruguayan franchise...
CJ Stander to retire at the end of the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCJ Stander has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The Ireland and Lions capped back row is calling time on his rugby career at the end...
Japan Confirm Warm-up Match ahead of B&I Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union have decided to hold a warm-up game for the Japanese national team at Ecopa Stadium (Shizuoka) on Saturday, June 12, 2021. This will be their first test in...
Six Nations 2021: Scotland 24-27 Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to make sure Ireland once again got the better of Scotland in the Six Nations, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield on Sunday. Scotland...
Rory Best urges Gatland to look to Russell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Rory Best has spoken up about the potential value that Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell could provide in the Lions camp, if given a chance by head coach Warren Gatland. This,...
SA stands to lose R6 billion if Lions tour is cancelled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the hopes of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa going ahead as scheduled waning more each day, the projected financial loss will leave a bitter taste in many South African mouths. There...
UK Treasury backs Lions "home tour"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe UK treasury is reportedly willing to back a home tour for the British & Irish Lions tour later this year. With the original plan of the Lions touring to South Africa dwindling more and...
Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has given his take on the Lions tour uncertainty. The most revered touring side in the world now faces the prospect of playing the scheduled...
Lions management takes Australian offer off the table
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s offer to host the British & Irish Lions series against the Springboks has been turned down by the Lions board. The Lions are due to tour South Africa later this year but...
Nigel Owens backs Wales speedster Rees-Zammit for B&I Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has backed Wales’ flyer Louis Rees-Zammit to force his way into the British & Irish Lions reckoning. Owens is the first referee to officiate 100 test matches and has...
