SA stands to lose R6 billion if Lions tour is cancelled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the hopes of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa going ahead as scheduled waning more each day, the projected financial loss will leave a bitter taste in many South African mouths. There...
UK Treasury backs Lions "home tour"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe UK treasury is reportedly willing to back a home tour for the British & Irish Lions tour later this year. With the original plan of the Lions touring to South Africa dwindling more and...
Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has given his take on the Lions tour uncertainty. The most revered touring side in the world now faces the prospect of playing the scheduled...
Lions management takes Australian offer off the table
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s offer to host the British & Irish Lions series against the Springboks has been turned down by the Lions board. The Lions are due to tour South Africa later this year but...
Nigel Owens backs Wales speedster Rees-Zammit for B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has backed Wales’ flyer Louis Rees-Zammit to force his way into the British & Irish Lions reckoning. Owens is the first referee to officiate 100 test matches and has...
Gareth Anscombe set to play in Rainbow Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby have been handed a huge boost as Ospreys head coach Toby Booth reveals Gareth Anscombe set to play in Rainbow Cup. The 27-cap player has been on the sidelines since August...
Vermeulen and Bulls clean up at SA Rugby awards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen and the Bulls cleaned up at the SA Rugby Awards for the 2020 season. For the second time in his career, Vermeulen walked away with SA Rugby Player of the Year award while his team,...
Former Lions hard man changes mind about Alun Wyn Jones
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and British & Irish Lions stalwart Lawrence Dallaglio has done an about turn with regards to current Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones. After the Autumn Nations Cup last year, Dallaglio...
Jack Nowell suffers another injury set-back
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has confirmed that star winger Jack Nowell has suffered an injury set back in training. Nowell toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2017 but his...
Lions team selector: Who impressed in 6N R3?
4 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAfter Six Nations Round 3, pick your British and Irish Lions XV from the players performing for the four home nations.
