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Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town.   Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...

PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks.   The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...

Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures.     Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...

Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury.     Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...

Alun Wyn Jones returns to the British and Irish Lions squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today confirmed that Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will return to the Lions touring party in South Africa.   The Welsh...

Welfare-focused rugby law trials to be implemented globally

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced welfare-focused initiatives within a package of law amendments that will be trialled globally in competitions that start after 1 August, 2021, reflecting the sport’s ongoing...

Gatland confirms that Alun Wyn Jones could re-join the British and Irish Lions squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones is on the verge on completing a stunning return to the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of the test series against the Springboks.   Jones disclosed his shoulder in the Lions first...

Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...

Ireland’s Autumn Internationals Confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad face a busy autumn schedule with four games now confirmed for October and November 2021.     First up is Ireland’s return fixture with ...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend.    Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...