Gaüzère hangs up the whistle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Pascal Gaüzère blew the final whistle yesterday, not only on the Lions vs Japan match, but also his refereeing career. The 44 year-old Frenchman...
Gatland's captaincy gamble
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...
Gatland on Conor Murray's appointment as captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray has been named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming tour of South Africa after injury ruled out Alun Wyn Jones. Jones was ruled out of the tour, along with Justin...
Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...
Options for Gatland if AWJ misses series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland may lose a vital player before the tour even starts after Alun Wyn Jones is helped off the field with what initially looked like a wrist injury but is suspected to be a shoulder dislocation....
The versatile Kwagga Smith speaks from the Springbok camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTenacious loose-forward Kwagga Smith boasts an enviable versatility which is proving useful in the Springbok camp as they prepare to tackle Georgia in preparation for the upcoming British &...
Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) has been ruled out of this Saturday’s clash against Japan with a back spasm. The tighthead prop was due to start at BT Murrayfield Stadium for...
Liam Williams discusses 'adjustment' with Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Welsh outside back Liam Williams has admitted that it has not always been easy in the Lions training camp with the players having to learn a new way. The lions take on Japan on Saturday...
‘Fantastic’ Owen Farrell backed to have great Lions tour by Warren Gatland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell has been fast-tracked on to the British and Irish Lions’ bench against Japan as Warren Gatland reveals a squad poll identified the England captain as the talisman of the tourists’...
British and Irish Lions | The Ultimate Test | Episode Two
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have launched a new weekly series which gives a unique behind the scenes insight into life in camp as they prepare to take on South Africa.
