2021 British and Irish Lions Tour: Predicting the 36-man squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland selected 41 players to tour New Zealand four years ago but his preparation for the tour to South Africa will be vastly different. The British and Irish Lions have a shorter tour to...
Parisian Derby provides Finn Russell with final chance to impress Lions' coaches
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse look to book a place in the Champions Cup final this weekend other TOP14 clubs will be playing catch up. Relegation-threatened Bayonne...
George North confirms the extent of his injury ruling him out of the British and Irish Lions Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad that will tour to South Africa have been dashed. The experienced Welsh Internation has confirmed that he will undergo surgery...
More than 50 players sent save-the-date letters for Lions Tour - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has sent a letter to more than 50 potential Lions to sound out their availability for this summer's tour according to a report in the Daily Mail. The...
Joe Launchbury's Lions chances in the air following knee injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps director of rugby Lee Blackett has described Joe Launchbury’s knee injury as “gut-wrenching moment”. The Wasps boss admitted that he fears it will keep him off the...
Bryan Habana picks his Springbok team to face the British and Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok legend Bryan Habana has picked his Springbok XV to face the British and Irish Lions. The World Cup winner in 2007 was asked by World Rugby's 'The Wrap' to select his XV to...
Dai Young says he would be 'surprised' if Navidi isn't picked for the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues' director of rugby Dai Young says he'd be 'surprised' if Josh Navidi doesn't get the Lions call this summer. Navidi was a standout for Wales during their triumphant Six Nations campaign...
Nigel Owens expresses 'concerns' over Maro Itoje leading the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens maintains that Alun Wyn Jones and not Maro Itoje or Owen Farrell should lead the British and Irish Lions against South Africa later this year. Warren...
Manu Tuilagi snubs lucrative offers abroad - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi has snubbed a move to France and Japan to remain at Sale Sharks penning a new deal with the Premiership club, according to a report by the Daily Mail. The report states that...
"We discussed 57 players. Not all of them were current internationals" - Robin McBryde on four hour Lions selection meeting
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions coaching staff sat down together for the first time on Monday to discuss their initial thoughts on selection for the tour. The coaching staff was confirmed...
