The Tadhg Furlong monster fends that put New Zealand powerhouses on their backsides
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAll things going to plan, the British and Irish Lions should be touring South Africa for the first time since 2009, with talk already centering around which players ought to be part of the squad.
15 years on from Dan Carter's masterclass against the British and Irish Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 2 July 2005, the rugby world watched in awe as a 23-year-old flyhalf by the name of Daniel Carter almost single-handedly tore the British and Irish Lions apart. The Lions headed into the game...
Leicester Tigers confirm the departure of five players including Manu Tuilagi
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi. Leicester Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen confirmed that England stars Tuilagi and...
Manu Tuilagi and Kyle Eastmond leave Leicester after refusing pay cuts
6 years ago by The GuardianGreg Bateman also among group of six released by clubNorthampton persuade all players to accept lower salariesManu Tuilagi, the England and Lions centre, is believed to be among six Leicester players released...
THROWBACK: It's three years since SBW's series-changing red card against the Lions
6 years ago by Rugby DumpOn the 1st July three years ago, the British and Irish Lions pulled off a remarkable victory against the All Blacks in Wellington which kept the series alive going into the final Test. Although, the game...
The Magic Finn Russell's Scottish Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince 2012, the rugby world has become acquainted with the mercurial talent that is Finn Russell. Beginning his working life as a stone mason, Russell rose to prominence through the Scotland U20 side,...
10 Great Sledges in Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans and players love a good verbal joust on the pitch from time to time. While more common in the sphere of, say, cricket, a bit of sledging is no foreign concept on the rugby field. We take a look at...
On This Day in 2013, George North lifts Israel Folau on his shoulders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven Years ago to the day, British and Irish Lions star George North shocked the rugby world when hoisted Australian giant Israel Folau over his shoulder and carried him backwards. North...
The Hurricanes release Assistant coach Carlos Spencer
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer has been released from his role as an assistant coach at the Hurricanes. The club released a short statement confirming Spencer's departure due to...
British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa set to go ahead as scheduled
6 years ago by The GuardianTest series due to take place in July and August next yearPossible switch to avoid Olympics clash had been discussedConfirmation is expected this week that the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South...
