Looking ahead to the Sharks vs Lions clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Wednesday evening, the British & Irish will take the field to honour a fixture they last partook in just over 12 years ago – against the Sharks. Due complications related...
Gatland encourages Lions back rowers to play to their strengths
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has given his back row a licence to thrill against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Wednesday evening. Tom Curry, Josh Navidi and Sam Simmonds...
B&I Lions' top stats performers: tackles, carries & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions lay down a marker in their opening tour game with a 56-14 demolishing of the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg. Warren Gatland’s charges displayed skill and...
Iain Henderson leads the B&I Lions against the Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts this Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Sharks at Emirates Airline...
Gatland wants more despite rampant start to Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland could not find too much to complain about after the British and Irish Lions made a brilliant start to their tour of South Africa, but says his team will not be 100 per cent satisfied. Gatland's...
Gatland reflects on Lions' first game on tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions kicked their 2021 tour of South Africa off to a solid start as they put in a convincing 56-14 victory on the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Stuart...
British and Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries and Josh Adams added four in a dominant 56-14 win over the Lions in Johannesburg. Here is how we rated Warren Gatland's charges. 15....
Three for debutants, four for Adams in ruthless rout
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions continued their preparations for the South Africa Test series by easing past the Lions. Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries...
Warren Gatland explains British & Irish Lions coaching U-turn
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits he had "unfinished business" when it came to coaching the Lions again. In 2017, the Lions boss vowed that was done following...
Lions collide: Lions v British and Irish Lions Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions are targeting a strong start to their tour of South Africa, taking on their Johannesburg namesakes on Saturday. Chris Harris says the British and Irish Lions...
