International stars return to URC action
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3. There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks. For...
Josh van der Flier to captain Leinster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are eight changes in personnel to the starting XV, with five of our British and Irish Lions contingent making their first appearance of the season, including Josh van der Flier, who captains the...
First Nations & Pasifika XV 19-24 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe proves the difference in nervy win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions maintained their perfect record on Australian soil after edging to a 24-19 win over a First Nations & Pasifika XV at Marvel Stadium on Tuesday. Andy Farrell's side were...
Preview: First Nations & Pasifika v British & Irish Lions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne in the final provincial game of the Qatar Airways Lions Men's Tour to Australia 2025. After a number of late call ups...
Andy Farrell names side to face First Nations & Pasifika XV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the team to face the First Nations & Pasifika XV in the final midweek fixture of the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia. Saracens and England’s Owen Farrell...
Australia 19-27 British and Irish Lions: Curry justifies selection as Farrell's men take series lead
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry justified his selection with an outstanding performance as the British and Irish Lions outclassed Australia 27-19 in Brisbane to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. The England flanker's...
Farrell 'gutted' for Morgan, Van der Flier and Pollock after Lions exclusions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell admitted to being "gutted" for Jac Morgan, Josh van der Flier and Henry Pollock after leaving the trio out of his British and Irish Lions team to face Australia. The Lions will face the Wallabies...
5 Winners & Losers from British & Irish Lions v Australia team announcement
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his team to take on the Wallabies in the First Test of the tour in Brisbane on Saturday and we have made our selection of winners and losers from the squad announcement. Winners The...
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...
Owen Farrell named in British & Irish Lions team to face AUNZ Invitational XV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the team that will play against an AUNZ Invitational XV side on Saturday evening at the Adelaide Oval. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s...
