Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back. The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...
Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has explained that British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the of South Africa. Ryan...
Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa. Jones was injured in last...
Lions stepping into the unknown like never before
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks. It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...
Conor Murray to pick his moments to deliver key messages
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions captain and scrumhalf Conor Murray says he will pick his moments to deliver key messages wisely having stepped up to replace Alun Wyn Jones as the tourists' leader. The...
Matt Dawson looks on the bright side of AWJ's withdrawal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and Lions international Matt Dawson has hinted that the loss of inspirational captain Alun Wyn Jones may be a blessing in disguise as the Lions prepare to take on the World Champion Springboks. Jones...
B&I Lions' top stats performers: tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions did battle for the first time last weekend when they squared off against Japan at Murrayfield. It was a costly warm-up game as they were dispossessed...
Mike Phillips backs Murray as Lions captain but couldn't resist a little dig
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips has backed Warren Gatland's choice to appoint Conor Murray as Alun Wyn Jones' successor as tour captain. Jones sustained a Tour-ending...
Quartet added to Wales squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamson Lee, Seb Davies, Rhys Davies and Lloyd Williams have all been called into Wales’ squad for the Summer Internationals. Lee, who has previously won 45 caps, replaces...
Erasmus and Nienaber's reaction to Conor Murray's captaincy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reaction of Springbok coaching duo, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, to the appointment of Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions has been a positive one, according to a...
