Japan confirm a warm up game ahead of Lions Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have confirmed that they will have a warm-up game ahead of their first-ever test match against the British and Irish Lions at Murrayfield on 26 June. Jamie Joseph's side, like the Springboks,...
Five Under The Radar Lions Candidates Gatland Could Include In His Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad on Thursday. The Lions boss is set to make a few surprising inclusions in the squad. While the likes of Danny Care, Sam Simmonds, Hugo Keenan...
Rory Best picks his British and Irish Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions hooker and Ireland captain Rory Best has named his Lions test XV to face the Springboks. Best played over 100 test matches for Ireland and captained the side at...
Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...
A Brief History of the British & Irish Lions in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions hit South African shores in late June, it will herald the 14th series played between the two proud teams. There is much intrigue...
“There’s a chance that Johnny Sexton might be at home" - Brian O'Driscoll
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll says that Ireland captain Johnny Sexton may not tour with the Lions this summer. Speaking on Off The Ball, the four-time Lions...
Alex Sanderson backs Manu Tuilagi for Lions Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks' Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson says he would take Manu Tuilagi on the British and Irish Lions tour despite the fact that the centre has not played since September because of an Achilles...
The Mercurial Marcus Smith: a Lions bolter?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins dynamic playmaker Marcus Smith could find himself as a bolter in Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad, due to be announced on Thursday. Reports indicate...
Women's 6 Nations Highlights: France Women Vs England Women
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland hold on to defeat host France by just two points after the match was abandoned with 20 minutes to spare after the floodlights went out at Stadium Lille Métropole. After a tight first...
England & Ireland to face USA Eagles in July tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of Ireland’s tour to Fiji being cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns, it has been confirmed that Andy Farrell’s charges will meet the USA Eagles in Dublin for a test on 10 July. In...
