McGeechan compares AWJ to Martin Johnson
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions former player and coach Sir Ian McGeechan has likened Alun Wyn Jones to Martin Johnson. Johnson himself is one of the most celebrated Lions...
Bundee Aki "chomping at the bit" for comeback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht coach Pete Wilkins has highlighted Bundee Aki’s visible motivation to stake a claim for Lions selection after he was announced in the squad recently to travel to South Africa to...
'The concept of the Lions has been destroyed' - Willie John McBride
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions great Willie John McBride has ripped apart this year's tour to South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed. McBride said told The Rugby Paper that it is "nonsense"...
Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions. Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Maro Itoje
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most popular players on the globe, Maro Itoje has achieved a great deal in both his international and club career, winning trophies with Saracens and England. He...
Rainbow Cup Sa - Round 4 Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will be hunting a return to the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA in Round 4 of the competition. Sean Everitt's men were well beaten by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and welcome the...
5 Facts on Luke Cowan-Dickie
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of four Exeter players to make the Lions squad for the summer tour to South Africa, Luke Cowan-Dickie has earned 31 England caps since making his debut in 2015. The 27-year-old...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
5 Facts on Duhan van der Merwe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African-born Edinburgh and Scotland powerhouse Duhan van der Merwe is included in the 37-man 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to face the world champion Springboks in July and August. The...
Marnus Schoeman signs for Grenoble
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African loose-forward Marnus Schoeman has signed a two-year deal with French Pro D2 side Grenoble. The feisty 32 year-old has done great service for the Lions and will be...
