Farrell 'gutted' for Morgan, Van der Flier and Pollock after Lions exclusions
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell admitted to being "gutted" for Jac Morgan, Josh van der Flier and Henry Pollock after leaving the trio out of his British and Irish Lions team to face Australia. The Lions will face the Wallabies...
5 Winners & Losers from British & Irish Lions v Australia team announcement
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his team to take on the Wallabies in the First Test of the tour in Brisbane on Saturday and we have made our selection of winners and losers from the squad announcement. Winners The...
Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe time for talking is almost over with the first Test in the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 just days away. Speculation has been rife for weeks – maybe even months...
Lions Battle Stats | Forward pack with the highest Carries, Tackles and Rucks
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorkrate will always hold a very high value when coaches look at selecting players for games. That and impact are up there so we have put together the highest working forward pack for the British &...
Lions Battle Stats | Tackle Warriors
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby is as much about keeping the opposition out as it is scoring points. Defence has become increasingly more important and made more complicated for opposition by the different systems and styles...
B&I Lions 23 | Predicted test team
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all the games complete ahead of the first test against the Wallabies next week, we put together out match day 23 for the first test. We have not included Blair Kinghorn (15) as he is in doubt for...
'Lions experience the best thing I've ever done', says Earl
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl has described his first tour with the British and Irish Lions as the “best thing he’s ever done by a mile”. The back-rower has enjoyed a good start to his Lions career,...
Owen Farrell named in British & Irish Lions team to face AUNZ Invitational XV
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the team that will play against an AUNZ Invitational XV side on Saturday evening at the Adelaide Oval. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s...
'He was everywhere' – Farrell lauds Morgan display in Reds victory
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell quipped that Jac Morgan could "play wherever he wants" after his stunning display against the Queensland Reds. The Lions beat the Reds 52-12 after...
Lions Stocks | How the Reds game affects things
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 100 points scored in two games on tour but Andy Farrell may have more questions than answers after this mid week game against the Queensland Reds. Plenty width to start was promising but some weaknesses...