Finn Russell opens up on experience of Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions tour ended in tragedy for the men in red as they fell 19-16 to the Springboks in the third and final Test in Cape Town. Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell was...
Gatland takes pride in his Lions despite defeat in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions gave it everything but came up just short in their agonising Test series defeat to South Africa. The Lions suffered last-minute heartbreak in Cape...
Kolisi pays tribute to series winner Steyn
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi lauded Morne Steyn, who scored the crucial penalty in the decider against the British and Irish Lions. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed team-mate...
“It was a call made by the coaching staff" - Jacques Nienaber
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheir motto of “not looking for excuses, but finding solutions” helped the Springboks on their way to a 2-1 win in the Lions Series, Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday after...
Gatland sheds light on kicking game-plan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe entertainment factor of the rugby in the current British & Irish Lions series in South Africa has scored very poorly and fans have begun to seriously question the tactic which both sides are obviously...
Gatland believes emotional come-down may undo Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland believes the biggest challenge facing the Springboks this weekend lies in their heads. Gatland said this week that it will be difficult for...
Graham Henry calls Lions series a "hard watch"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and British & Irish Lions boss, Graham Henry, did not have very flattering comments when asked for his opinion on the current Lions tour of South Africa. Perhaps not...
Rhyno Herbst and JP Smith commit to Seattle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo more players have signed long-term deals to stay with in Seattle. South African pair Rhyno Herbst and JP Smith have committed each committed to the Seawolves through the end of the 2024 Major League...
Sharks' owner has lawyers on standby to defend Rassie Erasmus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Massotti has thrown his weight behind SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus saying that he has a team of lawyers ready to defend the Union and their Director of Rugby in their disciplinary hearing. On...
Gatland calls out Springboks for slowing tactics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Head Coach Warren Gatland has called out South Africa on supposed ‘slowing down’ tactics which became a significant factor in the second Test. The Springboks triumphed...
