Conor Murray is the new British and Irish Lions Captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray has been announced as the man to captain the British and Irish Lions after Alun Wyn Jones has pulled out following an injury he picked up against Japan. Murray is somewhat a surprise selection...
Lions captain Jones ruled out of South Africa tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the 28-10 victory over Japan. Jones had to be replaced in the eighth...
Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...
The versatile Kwagga Smith speaks from the Springbok camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTenacious loose-forward Kwagga Smith boasts an enviable versatility which is proving useful in the Springbok camp as they prepare to tackle Georgia in preparation for the upcoming British &...
Liam Williams discusses 'adjustment' with Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Welsh outside back Liam Williams has admitted that it has not always been easy in the Lions training camp with the players having to learn a new way. The lions take on Japan on Saturday...
"Angry" Hogg may be benched for final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter Chiefs fullback Stuart Hogg may be asked to take a seat on the bench this weekend when Exeter take on Harlequins in the Premiership final – a notion which has evidently left...
Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday. Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
“For me personally, there is no fear.” - Malcolm Marx
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid ubiquitous claims that the Boks will be undercooked by the time they square off against the British & Irish Lions, hooker Malcolm Marx does not appear concerned. “For me personally,...
Four players depart Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Trans Tasman finalists, the Highlanders, will now bid farewell to four members of their current squad. Michael Collins (centre), Siate Tokolahi (prop), Teariki Ben-Nicholas...
