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B&I Lions Player Ratings v Springboks - 2nd test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa outclassed the British and Irish Lions 27-9 in an ill-tempered second Test to level the series in Cape Town and set up a decider.   Here is how we rated Warren Gatland's men in defeat.      Stuart...

South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: World champions fight back after first-half slog

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World champions South Africa showed their class in the second half on Saturday as they beat the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town.   South Africa outclassed the British and Irish Lions 27-9...

Video - Handre Pollard sets up Makazole Mapimpi superbly

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A brilliant dummy and cross kick from Handre Pollard sets Makazole Mapimpi up for the first try of the test match.   Outstanding work from Handre Pollard and Mapimpi scores 🔥#LionsTour2021...

Watch: Siya Kolisi's try saving tackle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi denied Robbie Henshaw a try just before halftime with this superb tackle.   Siya Kolisi's try saving intervention denied Robbie Henshaw just before the break ❌#RSAvBIL #LionsTour2021...

Watch: Cheslin Kolbe yellow carded, should it have been more?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe was yellow carded for taking Conor Murray out in the air, should it have been more?  

Video - Duhan van der Merwe yellow carded for a silly challenge

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Duhan van der Merwe was yellow-carded in the first half of the second test for sticking his leg out and tripping Cheslin Kolbe.     Silly from Duhan van der Merwe.#RSAvBIL #BoksvLions...

Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when then they attempt to keep the series alive on Saturday. The Lions roared back in the second half of an...

Siya Kolisi backs Erasmus' lack of respect claims

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has backed the claims of Rassie Erasmus that Nic Berry did not respect him during the first test match.   During Friday's pre-match press conference, Kolisi...

Lions clear the air on Dan Biggar's fitness and readiness for the second test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions forwards' coach Robin McBryde confirmed on Friday that flyhalf Dan Biggar is on track to be cleared to start Saturday's second Test in Cape Town following his head injury...

'O'Keeffe has been one of the best referees I've had to deal with' - Stuart Hogg

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben O'Keefe referees the second test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions on Saturday. The New Zealander was widely commented on during the Lions press conference on Friday following Rassie...