CVC Capital Partners target the British & Irish Lions - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPrivate equity firm, CVC Capital Partners have already have stakes in the Premiership and Pro14 and a Six Nations deal in the pipeline and according to a report by Owen Slot at the...
QUIZ: Can you name the British and Irish Lions Line Up From the First Test vs Australia in 2013?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions won the best-of-three test series 2–1, after a convincing victory in the deciding third test followed narrow victories for both teams in the preceding two matches. Can...
Are the British and Irish Lions off to Japan?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA recent report by Japanese website Nikkei.com has said that Japan will be elevated to Tier 1 status, making it the first Asian nation to ascend to the sport's top tier. This...
SA Rugby to consider rescheduling Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to go ahead as schedule as it stands, but the dates may change. SA Rugby has admitted it is considering the possibility of rescheduling...
Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
Analysis: The depth of South Africa's Pack
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks went through a major transformation under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 with the former Springbok introducing a new a number of new faces and changing the fortunes of the struggling...
The Breakdown, April 7, 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEven during the lockdown The Breakdown continues as Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina & Bernadine Oliver-Kerby call in from their isolation bubbles to chat about all of the big developments...
Gatland raises the prospect of a “decider” between the British & Irish Lions and New Zealand
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has raised the tantalising prospect of a “decider” between the Lions and All Blacks in the UK next summer before their tour to South Africa...
Ultimate Rugby's Pick of Full Games To Relive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all LIVE sport on hold worldwide, we picked out a number of classic matches to look back at enjoy this weekend. We have picked out a number of games from multiple eras, competitions...
