Nienaber discusses poor SA A result as first test looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday’s result in the SA A vs Bulls game has left Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber with more complications than answers as the first test against the British & Irish Lions looms. Jake...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...
On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2018, Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 29. After 74 caps for his country...
Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town. Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v the Stormers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their final game before the test series. 15. Stuart Hogg - 7 Captaining the tourists for the second time, Hogg grew into the...
WATCH: Smith and Daly combine to put Conan in for the try
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreat work by Marcus Smith as he shapes to shift it wide, squares up and puts Elliot Daly away on the inside before the England man finds Jack Conan for the try How good?! 🔥Smith ➡️ Daly...
WATCH: Adam Beard try after Furlong breaks through the middle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a tough opening quarter the Lions finally took the lead through Adam Beard Cracking try from the Lions 🦁 Furlong’s break 🔥 #LionsSA2021 #LionsRugby #STOvBIL pic.twitter.com/tf4Q1tybne —...
'The result was not what we had hoped for, but a number of questions were answered' - Jacques Nienaber
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his disappointment in the 17-14 defeat South Africa ‘A’ suffered to the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and said the result did matter in the...
PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks. The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...
