"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected. Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...
'10s have to be attackers' - Gregor Townsend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says fly-halves Finn Russell and Marcus Smith are the future of Test rugby. Speaking on Sunday after Lions defeat to the Springboks in the...
South Africa v British and Irish Lions: Gatland rolls the dice for decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa ends on Saturday with the series tied at 1-1 ahead of the Cape Town decider. The British and Irish Lions lock horns with...
Mike Blair Appointed Edinburgh Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has announced the appointment of Scotland Assistant Coach Mike Blair as the club’s new Head Coach. The former Edinburgh and Scotland captain made over 150 appearances...
'This was by far the hardest Test selection' - Warren Gatland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). The starting XV includes three Scots for the first time...
Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun...
Disruptions bringing Lions closer together
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn upside of one of the most disrupted British & Irish Lions tours in history is that all the complications appear to be galvanising the team. The squad heads to Cape Town this weekend...
"I'll have to adapt to whatever Warren wants" - Finn Russell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions flyhalf Finn Russell insists that he can be trusted to execute the Lions' gameplan. The Racing 92 and Scotland pivot believes he can adapt to whatever gameplan Warren Gatland...
Lewis Carmichael retires, aged 26
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a rather surprising development, Edinburgh and Scotland lock, Lewis Carmichael, has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of just 26, according to a piece in edinburghrugby.org. During...
Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already. England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...
