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5 Super Rugby Forwards set to make their mark on Test Rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 With Super Rugby taking a break for the June Internationals and the British and Irish Lions Tour we have a look at the forwards who will be packing down for the first time in Test Rugby.     Felipe Arregui (Jaguares...

All Blacks squad to face Samoa & the British & Irish Lions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson has confirmed his squad to face Samoa and the British & Irish Lions. The squad has two uncapped players with Hurricanes duo Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape making...

Blues vs The British & Irish Lions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another disappointing performance for the Lions seems them lose to the Blues 22-16. The Lions were on the back foot early on as the Blues opened the scoring just seven minutes in through the young winger Rieko...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Josh Strauss and WP Nel return to the Scotland starting XV to face Italy in Singapore on Saturday   The Blues have dropped Patrick Tuipulotu from the bench after he failed to notify the...

Blues haka to honour Jonah Lomu and Kurtis Haiu

7 years ago by NZ Herald

Tonight's Blues pre-match haka will be performed in honour of fallen players Jonah Lomu and Kurtis Haiu. Blues high performance manager Tony Hanks said the decision to commission their own haka was inspired...

Tuesday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne Rebels sign England and British Lion lock Geoff Parling. Full story   Sonny Bill Williams has been declared fit to face the Lions. Full story   Brodie Retallick ruled out of...

Sonny Bill Williams has been declared fit to face the Lions

7 years ago by Blues Rugby

The Blues coaching staff have confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams has passed all the necessary checks on his knee following Monday's main training hitout and Tuesday's Captain's Run to take his...

NZ Provincial Barbarians XV Vs British & Irish Lions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions started off the tour looking fairly lethargic as they scrape by the Provincial Barbarians winning 13-7. The Barbarians showed no fear coming up against a bulky Lions side and managed to get the games...

Ken Owens to miss tour opener

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Ken Owens will miss the British and Irish Lions tour opener because of an ankle injury.   He missed Scarlets' Pro12 final win against Munster at the weekend and will not face New Zealand...

Weekly Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have announced that Scotland international Sean Maitland has signed a contract extension with the Club. Full story      Shane Christie ruled out for the rest of the Super...