1888 Cup: Warren Gatland Previews Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 1888 Cup at BT Murrayfield, Warren Gatland discusses the challenges the Japanese will pose and reflects on his first team selection of the 2021 #LionsRugby Tour.
Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday. Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...
Three players name-dropped as potential replacements for Duane Vermeulen
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are considering their options and have kept their cards close to their chest when it comes to Duane Vermeulen’s replacement. Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids addressed...
Springbok pair cleared to join training camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have confirmed that centre Damian de Allende and lock RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa. The pair will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’...
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...
"I'm ready to play" - Himeno raring to take on the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Brave Blossoms' back-rower Kazuki Himeno is raring to take on the British and Irish Lions and has declared himself fit to take on the Four Nations having caught a flight from Auckland to Edinburgh...
Warren Gatland reveals the player poll Owen Farrell won
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland expects Owen Farrell to be a key figure in the Lions' leadership group for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The Lions boss revealed...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
50-22 and goal line dropout laws to be formally trialled at all levels including tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld rugby looks set to introduce two new laws into tests as well as all other competitions from 1 August this year. The rules, which was trialled in the recent Super Rugby...
10 Players To Debut For The British & Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. No...
