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Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...

Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town.   Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...

British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v the Stormers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their final game before the test series.    15. Stuart Hogg - 7  Captaining the tourists for the second time, Hogg grew into the...

WATCH: Smith and Daly combine to put Conan in for the try

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Great work by Marcus Smith as he shapes to shift it wide, squares up and puts Elliot Daly away on the inside before the England man finds Jack Conan for the try   How good?! 🔥Smith ➡️ Daly...

WATCH: Adam Beard try after Furlong breaks through the middle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a tough opening quarter the Lions finally took the lead through Adam Beard   Cracking try from the Lions 🦁 Furlong’s break 🔥 #LionsSA2021 #LionsRugby #STOvBIL pic.twitter.com/tf4Q1tybne —...

'The result was not what we had hoped for, but a number of questions were answered' - Jacques Nienaber

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his disappointment in the 17-14 defeat South Africa ‘A’ suffered to the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and said the result did matter in the...

Jake White's Bulls down South Africa 'A'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jake White's Bulls have beaten South Africa 'A' in their friendly at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.   The accurate boot of Chris Smith decided the match with the pivot landing a monster penalty...

Watch: Cobus Reinach sets up Aphelele Fassi for the first try against the Bulls

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cobus Reinach snipes and is able to get the ball away to Aphelele Fassi to score the first South Africa A try against the Bulls.   💨 @c_reinach ➡️ @onke_fassi pic.twitter.com/hbbZfyUOFH —...

PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks.   The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...

Elton Jantjies captains new-look SA ‘A’ team

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made wholesale changes to South Africa ‘A’ for their clash against the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with flyhalf Elton Jantjies leading the...