Lions return for Connacht ahead of Bulls clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Friday’s United Rugby Championship meeting with Bulls at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.45pm). Lions Aki, Bealham and Hansen...
Farrell Names Ireland Squad For The Gallagher Cup And Quilter Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for The Gallagher Cup against New Zealand in Chicago and the upcoming Quilter Nations Series at Aviva Stadium. Ireland...
Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Joyce is living proof that you really can teach an old dog new tricks. The Connacht Rugby second row has been a pro for more than a decade now, having moved to the west of Ireland in 2023...
Connacht squad update | Aki, Hansen and Bealham integrating back
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTemi Lasisi has undergone surgery in relation to a knee injury sustained in a development fixture at Dexcom Stadium on Friday, and will undertake an extended period of rehabilitation. Oisin...
Garry Ringrose ruled out of third Lions test | B&I Lions Injury Update
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen, Joe McCarthy, and Sione Tuipulotu have all been declared fit and will be in contention to play the third and final test against the Wallabies this weekend. The bad news on the injury front...
Farrell Eyes Changes as Lions Aim for Historic Series Sweep Against Wallabies
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is expected to ring the changes for the third and final Test against Australia, with several players carrying injuries and the series already sealed following...
Lions Battle Stats | Best Ball In Hand XV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes are on the opening British & Irish Lions test next saturday against the Wallabies. Andy Farrell has spent the tour trying combinations, seeing form and fitness and preparing for a series...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
4 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
4 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...
6 Key moments from AUNZ v B&I Lions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA dominant display from the Lions saw them keep a clean sheet against the ANZAC XV but put 8 tries past them. Here are 6 key moments from the game. 6’ The Lions take a quick lineout in the oppositions...
