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Japan Joins Scotland's Autumn Schedule

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan have today been announced as Scotland’s opponents this autumn, joining Australia and South Africa in heading to BT Murrayfield in November.     The Brave Blossoms, who will...

Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer.    The South African...

Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer.   The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...

Sheedy backs 'world-class' Rees-Zammit to 'tear it up' in South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol and Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy has dubbed fellow Welshman Louis Rees-Zammit 'world class' and has backed the speedster to light up the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.   The...

Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa.   In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...

British and Irish Lions Players & Staff Take Pay Cut - Report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions stars and staff have accepted a 25 per cent pay cut ahead of this summer's trip to South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail.     2021 Lions will be...

Tadhg Furlong confirms that he turned down a longer IRFU contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has revealed that he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU.   The 28-year-old has reiterated that he is "very happy" with...

CHIEFS - Sam Simmonds Post Worcester Warriors

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds chats to us following his two tries in his side's Gallagher Premiership victory over Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park  

'It's a shock to the system' | Jack Conan reacts to Lions selection | Leinster Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby's Jack Conan reacts to his selection for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.