British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty threatening to engulf their tour as they made it two emphatic wins from two matches in South Africa with a 7-54 win over Sharks in Johannesburg. Warren...
Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in South Africa have overshadowed the Lions tour, but Warren Gatland's squad will not be distracted. The British and Irish Lions are focused on delivering a strong showing...
The Five Sharks' Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions face the Sharks on Wednesday evening at Ellis Park (6pm, BST) in what is their second tour match in South Africa. While Warren Gatland's side cruised to a comfortable...
The Sharks team to take on the British and Irish Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Wednesday evening, the Sharks will be taking on a powerful Lions’ side that despatched their local namesakes the Sigma Lions 56-14 in an eight try to two display on Saturday. “We...
The Currie Cup Bulletin
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Province moved to the top of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division standings after a hard-fought victory over the Cell C Sharks in Cape Town on Wednesday, but the New Nation Pumas can overtake...
Lions' long-range kickers could be key to test success says Neil Jenkins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes that his long-range kickers can be a major asset against the Springboks this summer. With Staurt Hogg and...
Everything you need to know about the Rainbow Cup clash between the Sharks and Bulls
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for top spot in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA is going down to the wire as the Sharks and Bulls meet in Durban on Saturday for a place in next weekend’s North v South final. The match...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains Morne Steyn's test recall
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMorné Steyn is in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after claiming a recall to the Springbok squad featuring several Rugby World...
The 7 unluckiest players to miss out on the Springbok squad
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby`Unsurprisingly, the entire 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, except for the retired trio of Tendai Mtawarira, Francois Louw and Schalk Brits, and the injured Warrick Gelant, were named in Springbok head...
Makazole Mapimpi makes Sharks return against the Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn intriguing tussle awaits fans as the Sharks and Lions go head-to-head on Saturday in Joburg following their various fortunes in the competition of late. After losing all three of their first-round...
