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England to Play Tonga in November

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU has confirmed that England Senior Men will play Tonga at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 6 November (3:15pm KO).     The game is one of a trio of Test matches that Eddie Jones’...

"I've done what I could have done" - Luke Cowan-Dickie hopes for Lions Test role

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie believes he has done everything within his power to claim a spot in the match 23 for the tests against South Africa.   Cowan-Dickie shone brightest...

B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As expected, the British & Irish Lions trampled their last opponents before they tackle the Springboks in the first test.    The final whistle sounded with the scoreboard reading...

Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Recently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV.    Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...

Smith & Reinach dissect loss to Bulls

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two SA A representatives who were involved in the loss to the Bulls yesterday have embraced an analytical attitude ahead of the commencement of the series against the British & Irish Lions next week.    Kwagga Smith...

Burger worried about undercooked Boks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has expressed worry over the current state of his old team as the series against the British & Irish Lions inches nearer.    Burger was speaking in...

Nienaber discusses poor SA A result as first test looms

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Yesterday’s result in the SA A vs Bulls game has left Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber with more complications than answers as the first test against the British & Irish Lions looms.    Jake...

Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland.   Coach Gatland also expressed...

Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...

On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back in 2018, Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 29.    After 74 caps for his country...