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Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former 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...

O'Connell very wary of Scotland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has his hackles up as Round 4 of the Six Nations looms, in which the Irish will square up to the Scots at Murrayfield.   Scotland have evolved into a...

Keith Earls Signs Contract Extension

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Munster wing Keith Earls has signed a one year extension to his IRFU contract keeping him at Munster until 2022.   Earls made his Ireland debut against Canada in 2008. He has won 91...

Jacob Stockdale Returns to Ireland Squad Ahead of Scotland Clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembles today as they continue preparation for Round 4 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this coming Sunday.       Ulster’s Jacob...

Lions management takes Australian offer off the table

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia’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...

B&I Lions Turn Down Australia's Offer To Host Tour

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions board has turned down an offer from Australia to stage their tour of South Africa this year which is under threat because of the Covid-19 crisis, British media reported.   The...