Matt Dawson looks on the bright side of AWJ's withdrawal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and Lions international Matt Dawson has hinted that the loss of inspirational captain Alun Wyn Jones may be a blessing in disguise as the Lions prepare to take on the World Champion Springboks. Jones...
B&I Lions' top stats performers: tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions did battle for the first time last weekend when they squared off against Japan at Murrayfield. It was a costly warm-up game as they were dispossessed...
Quartet added to Wales squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamson Lee, Seb Davies, Rhys Davies and Lloyd Williams have all been called into Wales’ squad for the Summer Internationals. Lee, who has previously won 45 caps, replaces...
Erasmus and Nienaber's reaction to Conor Murray's captaincy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reaction of Springbok coaching duo, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, to the appointment of Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions has been a positive one, according to a...
Conor Murray speaks after captaincy announcement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of an eventful British & Irish Lions vs Japan test in Scotland, Conor Murray has spoken about being handed the captain’s armband for the tour after Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out with...
Gatland's captaincy gamble
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...
Gatland on Conor Murray's appointment as captain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray has been named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming tour of South Africa after injury ruled out Alun Wyn Jones. Jones was ruled out of the tour, along with Justin...
Conor Murray is the new British and Irish Lions Captain
3 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
3 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
3 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...
