'There are going to be a lot of unlucky players' - Steve Tandy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Sunday's selection meeting, Warren Gatland and his staff have pretty much nailed down their matchday 23 for the opening test against the Springboks on Satuday. "We will probably...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Stormers v British & Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions wrapped up their preparations for the test series against the Springboks with a 49-3 win over the Stormers. The opening quarter was a tight affair, with Tim Swiel kicking...
B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs expected, the British & Irish Lions trampled their last opponents before they tackle the Springboks in the first test. The final whistle sounded with the scoreboard reading...
Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV. Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...
Smith & Reinach dissect loss to Bulls
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo SA A representatives who were involved in the loss to the Bulls yesterday have embraced an analytical attitude ahead of the commencement of the series against the British & Irish Lions next week. Kwagga Smith...
Burger worried about undercooked Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has expressed worry over the current state of his old team as the series against the British & Irish Lions inches nearer. Burger was speaking in...
Nienaber discusses poor SA A result as first test looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday’s result in the SA A vs Bulls game has left Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber with more complications than answers as the first test against the British & Irish Lions looms. Jake...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...
On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2018, Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 29. After 74 caps for his country...
