The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest challenge facing any coach lucky enough to lead The British & Irish Lions is how to get a group of players who have never played together to perform as a cohesive unit in a matter of weeks. The...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
Lions Welcome Finalists as Squad Prepares for Pumas
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions is today welcoming Bath Rugby, Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby players to its squad ahead of facing Argentina on Friday. A total of 15 players who were involved in the...
The Rugby Awards 2025 Winners
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) joined forces to celebrate The Rugby Awards, presented by Gallagher, with...
Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Shortlists revealed for The Rugby Awards
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) have joined forces for The Rugby Awards, presented...
A look ahead of Saints v Saracens
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Bristol and Sale playing each other, Saracens have a real chance to burst into the top four with a win. But they need to stamp out the inconsistency that has plagued their season. One...
All to play for in the Premiership (permutations)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith this weekend marking the penultimate round of Premiership Rugby, the stakes are higher than ever. Every game has something riding on it, and at least one team playing that has something massive...
Pollock to 8 as Augustus misses out for Saints
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints team for their last outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this term, as the men in Black, Green and Gold welcome Saracens in the penultimate...
British & Irish Lions Squad Announced
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eyes of the rugby world fell upon the O2 arena in London, England where Ieuan Evans (B&I Lions Chair and Tour Manager) along with head coach Andy Farrell announced the touring squad for the...