No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest challenge facing any coach lucky enough to lead The British & Irish Lions is how to get a group of players who have never played together to perform as a cohesive unit in a matter of weeks. The...
5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points. Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
Lions Welcome Finalists as Squad Prepares for Pumas
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions is today welcoming Bath Rugby, Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby players to its squad ahead of facing Argentina on Friday. A total of 15 players who were involved in the...
Leinster book spot in final with win over Glasgow
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster pummelled champions Glasgow for six tries in the BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final in front of 15,762 spectators at Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Braces by Dan Sheehan and Jamie...
Match report: Leinster Rugby 37-19 Glasgow Warriors
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster pummelled champions Glasgow for six tries in the BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final in front of 15,762 spectators at Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Braces by Dan Sheehan and...
Player Ratings | Glasgow Warriors
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first semi-final in the URC took place earlier today, and it was the Irish giants who advanced to the final. The loss sees Glasgow Warriors fail to defend their title, while Leinster will be looking...
United Rugby Championship – Semi Final Preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling start to the Play-Offs last week, just four teams now remain. Here we go! We're down to just four teams, with a spot in the 2025 Grand Final on the line, as our Semi-Final contestants...
Glasgow make two changes for last-four clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith has made two alterations to the starting XV that will run out at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow afternoon, as his side prepare to take on Leinster in the BKT...
