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16 years ago today, Dan Carter's masterclass against the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Arguably the greatest performance by a fly half ever by Dan Carter in the second test of the 2005 Lions series.     16 years ago today, Dan Carter scored 33 points with 2 tries in the match...

Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South 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...

"Conor will allow the other senior players to flourish more." - Roberts backs Gatland's captain selection

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two-time British and Irish Lion Jamie Roberts has backed Warren Gatland's decision to make Conor Murray his new Lions captain.   The centre believes the Lions boss has made a smart move in naming...

Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ireland 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 Rugby

Injured 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 inside the bubble

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    In Episode 2 of our official Lions 2021 Tour vodcast we have Finn Russell, Elliot Daly and Bundee Aki discussing what Tour is like, who the characters are, who makes their UEFA Euros Lions...

Lions name team to face B&I Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions have announced their team to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, with Jordan Hendrikse back and ready to start.     This will be the first match the visiting Lions have...