Andy Farrell names British & Irish Lions team for the first Test against the Wallabies
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his team to take on the Wallabies in the First Test of the Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series in Brisbane on Saturday night. Saracens and England captain Maro Itoje will lead...
Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test
4 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...
Pollock: Lions targeting historic Wallabies whitewash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Pollock wants to be remembered as part of the best British and Irish Lions team ever, as they target a first 3-0 series whitewash of Australia in 121 years. The Lions will face the Wallabies in...
'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...
Ford lauds depleted England as Van Poortvliet seals Argentina double
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland skipper George Ford hailed his team-mates for finding a way past a stubborn Argentina side, as Jack van Poortvliet's last-gasp try sealed a 2-0 series victory on Saturday. Travelling to San Juan...
Andy Farrell adds three Scots to the tour squad ahead of next weeks midweek game
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman have been called up by Andy Farrell for the Lions tour. The three Scottish players will join the squad for the game against the First Nations side between...
Lions Battle Stats | Four most involved forwards on attack
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game has evolved and we are seeing more and more how forwards are utilized for something more than just 'trucking it up'. We highlight the four forwards that have the highest involvement on attack...
Lions Battle Stats | Best Ball In Hand XV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes are on the opening British & Irish Lions test next saturday against the Wallabies. Andy Farrell has spent the tour trying combinations, seeing form and fitness and preparing for a series...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was delighted with how his team performed as a unit in their final game before their first Test against Australia. Farrell watched on as the Lions romped...
AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe stars in statement win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions made it five wins from five ahead of their first Test against Australia with an emphatic 48-0 victory over AUNZ Invitational on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe scored a...
