'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...
Lions assistant coach speaks to the media
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions John Dalziel spoke to the media ealier today where he elaborated on how Saturday's triumphant 48-0 victory over the ANZAC XV gave the technical more "headaches" than anything....
Andy Farrell adds three Scots to the tour squad ahead of next weeks midweek game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman have been called up by Andy Farrell for the Lions tour. The three Scottish players will join the squad for the game against the First Nations side between...
Lions Battle Stats | Four most involved forwards on attack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game has evolved and we are seeing more and more how forwards are utilized for something more than just 'trucking it up'. We highlight the four forwards that have the highest involvement on attack...
First Nations & Pasifika XV squad confirmed for Lions tour match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe First Nations & Pasifika XV squad has been named ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium. Coach Toutai Kefu has named a team mixed with experience...
Tom Clarkson jets out to join the British & Irish Lions as front row cover
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane today, Sunday 13th July, ahead of the first Test of the 2025 Qatar Airways Lions Series which takes place at Suncorp Stadium this coming...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was delighted with how his team performed as a unit in their final game before their first Test against Australia. Farrell watched on as the Lions romped...
AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe stars in statement win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions made it five wins from five ahead of their first Test against Australia with an emphatic 48-0 victory over AUNZ Invitational on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe scored a...
Henry Pollock reacts to scoring his first try for the Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbywatch as Henry Pollock reacts to scoring his first try for the Lions 'The pulse is HOT!' 🔥Henry Pollock reacts to scoring his first try for the Lions 🦁 pic.twitter.com/XL2IN9wxQt —...
6 Key moments from AUNZ v B&I Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA dominant display from the Lions saw them keep a clean sheet against the ANZAC XV but put 8 tries past them. Here are 6 key moments from the game. 6’ The Lions take a quick lineout in the oppositions...
