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Top stats performers from 2nd Test: SA vs B&I Lions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a tumultuous week of build-up, the Springboks levelled the series with a commanding victory against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Cape Town.    The Lions entered the second...

Lions full-back Hogg 'annoyed and upset' by Le Roux bite allegations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg has denied biting South Africa's Willie Le Roux and says he is "annoyed and upset" by the allegations.    Footage emerged on Saturday of Hogg clashing...

SA vs British & Irish Lions: what the experts said

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks levelled the series in Cape Town on Saturday evening with a 27-9 defeat of the British & Irish Lions.     It was a game with plenty of niggle after a stormy build-up...

Kitshoff hails efforts of Nyakane

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Kitshoff has hailed the efforts of teammate Trevor Nyakane after the Springboks 27-9 victory over the British & Irish Lions on Saturday evening.    The Boks managed...

Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when then they attempt to keep the series alive on Saturday. The Lions roared back in the second half of an...

The Springboks have accused the Lions of "destroying the integrity" of the Tour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has accused the British & Irish Lions of starting the war of words.   Stick has accused the Lions of “destroying the dignity of the...

'I will withdraw myself as part of the Springbok management' - Rassie Erasmus offers to step away from Lions series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus has offered to step away from the Springboks' management team for the final two test matches between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions. Erasmus states this in an hour-long...

Crunch Time - SA vs British & Irish Lions, Second Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions 1, Springboks 0. Such is the situation after last weekend as we dive headfirst into the second Test, which has the makings of a beautiful and beastly affair.    The Lions stuck one on...

Erasmus criticises Gatland's comments on Faf de Klerk and Marius Jonker

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has taken aim again at the officials ahead of the second Test, stating that the Springboks should have an "equal chance" in the remainder of...

Warburton tips Lions to take second Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Lions captain, Sam Warburton, has tipped his old team to defeat the Springboks by 7 points in the second Test on Saturday.    Warburton, who led the Lions on two tours (2013 and 2017),...