'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
11 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,...
Wallabies Confident as duo Aim to Challenge Lions in Series Opener
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Joseph Suaali’i and Will Skelton are set to play key roles as the Wallabies prepare for their opening clash against the British and Irish Lions. Suaali’i, a former rugby...
Lions Battle Stats | Tackle Warriors
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby is as much about keeping the opposition out as it is scoring points. Defence has become increasingly more important and made more complicated for opposition by the different systems and styles...
Oghre and Blamire to join England Squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) and Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers) will join up with the England squad in Washington D.C. today. The two hookers replace Theo Dan (Saracens), who sustained a knee injury...
Ford lauds depleted England as Van Poortvliet seals Argentina double
11 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...
Lions assistant coach speaks to the media
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions John Dalziel spoke to the media ealier today where he elaborated on how Saturday's triumphant 48-0 victory over the ANZAC XV gave the technical more "headaches" than anything....
Andy Farrell adds three Scots to the tour squad ahead of next weeks midweek game
11 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...
First Nations & Pasifika XV squad confirmed for Lions tour match
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe First Nations & Pasifika XV squad has been named ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium. Coach Toutai Kefu has named a team mixed with experience...
Lions Battle Stats | Best Ball In Hand XV
11 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...
Tom Clarkson jets out to join the British & Irish Lions as front row cover
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane today, Sunday 13th July, ahead of the first Test of the 2025 Qatar Airways Lions Series which takes place at Suncorp Stadium this coming...
