2021 British and Irish Lions Tour: Predicting the 36-man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland selected 41 players to tour New Zealand four years ago but his preparation for the tour to South Africa will be vastly different. The British and Irish Lions have a shorter tour to...
Alun Wyn Jones expected to be named Lions captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is widely expected that Welsh stalwart Alun Wyn Jones will be named captain of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad to be announced on Thursday. The three main names...
Townsend believes Lions' biggest strength is Warren Gatland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday amid much anticipation. The team will make history by playing a home test against Japan on 26 June before jetting off to South Africa to...
England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family. The 31...
Lions Tour Candidates From Bath v Montpellier Semi Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA wonderful display of rugby was on show at the Recreation Ground. Underhill continued his dominant performance at the breakdown. He made a massive turnover on defence that helped his team relieve...
Challenge Cup semi a big test for Henderson and Cooney's Lions hopes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid the countdown to this evening’s Challenge Cup semi-final between Leicester and Ulster, Ireland and Leicester legend Geordan Murphy has spoken on the Lions prospects of a couple of players, namely...
Jake White names strong Bulls side for Lions clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White has named a Bulls side packed with talent and experience for to battle the Lions at Loftus on Saturday. Springbok loose-forward Nizaam Carr will captain the side...
Parisian Derby provides Finn Russell with final chance to impress Lions' coaches
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse look to book a place in the Champions Cup final this weekend other TOP14 clubs will be playing catch up. Relegation-threatened Bayonne...
Tommy Seymour retires from professional rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn 11-year long career has come to an end for Tommy Seymour who on Wednesday announced his retirement from professional rugby. One of the most prodigious finishers in club history, the 32-year-old...
George North confirms the extent of his injury ruling him out of the British and Irish Lions Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad that will tour to South Africa have been dashed. The experienced Welsh Internation has confirmed that he will undergo surgery...
