British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa set to go ahead as scheduled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby SA are in full support for the British and Irish Lions to tour South Africa in July and August, despite coronavirus complications. The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa...
B&I Lions 2021 Tour Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed they are aligned on delivering the Lions Series in South Africa in the scheduled playing window. The Lions Board confirmed...
Quins Captain Lewies signs new long-term deal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has signed a new long-term contract. Lewies was handed the Captain’s armband last November ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. The...
Sir Clive Woodward picks his Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has penned what is in his opinion the best Lions side to tackle the mighty Springboks later this year. After winning...
Rhys Webb faces lengthy spell on the sidelines
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Ospreys scrumhalf Rhys Webb will be out for in excess of two months after undergoing surgery on the injury he picked up on Ospreys duty. The 32-year-old shared an image of himself...
Five Players Who Would Have Impressed Gatland At Murrayfield
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to see Ireland to victory over Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend's men fought...
Rory Best urges Gatland to look to Russell
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Rory Best has spoken up about the potential value that Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell could provide in the Lions camp, if given a chance by head coach Warren Gatland. This,...
SA stands to lose R6 billion if Lions tour is cancelled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the hopes of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa going ahead as scheduled waning more each day, the projected financial loss will leave a bitter taste in many South African mouths. There...
UK Treasury backs Lions "home tour"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe UK treasury is reportedly willing to back a home tour for the British & Irish Lions tour later this year. With the original plan of the Lions touring to South Africa dwindling more and...
Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has given his take on the Lions tour uncertainty. The most revered touring side in the world now faces the prospect of playing the scheduled...
