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Lions to play back-to-back matches vs Sharks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the  Sharks to ensure the tourists can continue to prepare for the Test series against the Springboks later this month.     SA...

Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...

Lions not interested in uprooting tour to UK

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Against the backdrop of the threatening Covid-19 situation in South Africa, there have been mutterings about possibility uprooting the tour and finishing it in the UK.    However, Lions MD, Ben Calveley,...

Lions make it 2 from 2: What the experts say

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions romped home with a crushing win over the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening.     Amid much speculation that the game would not go ahead, the tourists...

WATCH: A prop on the rampage is a joyous sight!

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Lions prop Rory Sutherland tore away in the Lions latest outing against the Sharks in Johannesburg. Impressive pace shown by the 27 year-old.   A prop on the rampage is a joyous sight...

Lions coach Gatland confident tour will continue after 'surreal' day

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insisted he is not concerned about the viability of his side's tour of South Africa, despite a coronavirus outbreak hitting his squad just hours before...