A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...
John Pullin, one of the greats
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe first man to captain England to victory over the southern hemisphere's big three, John Pullin left an indelible imprint on the game. RW pays tribute to the great hooker Sixties star: Pullin flanked...
South Africa requests that Lions tour go ahead as scheduled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions tour has become an even murkier cloud of uncertainty as the South African Rugby Football Union has reportedly now encouraged the Lions to observe the tour as scheduled...
Antoine Dupont inspires ruthless France to crush Italy in Six Nations
5 years ago by The GuardianItaly 10-50 FranceFrance score seven tries in bonus point winThe strangest of times these may be, the most soulless of Six Nations, but some things remain constant. This France team’s excellence may...
Alun Wyn Jones and Johnny Sexton still digging deep in Six Nations
5 years ago by The GuardianThe Wales and Ireland captains, both 35, lead their sides out on Sunday still targeting Lions places, as well as a winning startThe two oldest players in this year’s Six Nations will lead out their teams...
Even within the Six Nations bubble, Lions tour will loom large | Ugo Monye
5 years ago by The GuardianPlayers will not admit it, but the prospect of selection for tour of South Africa will be on their minds in this year’s tournamentDon’t let anyone tell you any differently – as much as the players...
John Pullin: Former England captain and Bristol hooker dies aged 79
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England captain and Bristol and British Lions hooker John Pullin dies aged 79.
George McGuigan chalks up his top-flight century
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge McGuigan plays his 100th Premiership game on Sunday when Newcastle Falcons host Exeter Chiefs. The 27-year-old hooker has made 114 appearances in all competitions during his two spells...
Sharks salute retiring Mvovo
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have saluted wing Lwazi Mvovo on his journey in the black-and-white jersey as he retires from all rugby. The quicksilver Sharks wing has the raw pace to turn the slightest of opportunities...
Inspirational Alun Wyn Jones team talk from 2013 gets fans hyped for Lions tour
5 years ago by Rugby DumpA video of Alun-Wyn Jones’ team talk to the British and Irish Lions ahead of their third Test against Australia in 2013 has gone viral online.
