South Africa A v British and Irish Lions Top Performers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoseph Dweba - South Africa 'A': Despite only playing the first half of the game, Dweba put in a performance worthy of a full game. Dweba gained a solid 19 metres that proved vital to...
Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury. Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...
We ran out of steam, but not heart – Erasmus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, who coached the South Africa ‘A’ side that defeated the British & Irish Lions 17-13 in Cape Town on Wednesday, said his players ran out of steam, but never out of heart...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...
Springboks' World Cup stars punish Gatland's men
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat...
South Africa A Player Ratings v The British & Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of South Africa, going down 17-13 to a Springboks 'A' side in Cape Town. Here is how we rated the hosts. 15....
Watch: Eben Etzebeth charges Owen Farrell down to set Sbu Nkosi up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell tried a cross kick but Eben Etzebeth was quick to the flyhalf and charged him down to set up the opening try for Sbu Nkosi. Owen Farrell is charged down ❌South Africa pounce 🔥...
Farrell & Williams drafted in for South Africa 'A' clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell (Saracens, England) will replace Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) in the starting XV for tonight’s clash with South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium. The England...
Alun Wyn Jones returns to the British and Irish Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today confirmed that Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will return to the Lions touring party in South Africa. The Welsh...
Gearing up for the unofficial "fourth test"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what is being not unfairly termed an unofficial “fourth test”, South Africa ‘A’ take the pitch to meet the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town this (Wednesday) evening. Rassie...
