'He comes across more as a running back than a rugby player' - Brian O'Driscoll
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll is unconvinced by Scotland and Lions' winger Duhan van der Merwe despite his three Test starts against South Africa. Gatland was clearly impressed with the physical winger...
O'Driscoll's unflattering assessment of van der Merwe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll was honest in his assessment of winger Duhan van der Merwe during the recent 2021 Lions series in South Africa but was not very complimentary of the 26...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Springboks - Third Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne Steyn was the hero for South Africa as, just like in 2009, his penalty proved decisive in a 19-16 series-clinching win over the British and Irish Lions. Here is how we rated the tourists...
South Africa v British and Irish Lions: Gatland rolls the dice for decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa ends on Saturday with the series tied at 1-1 ahead of the Cape Town decider. The British and Irish Lions lock horns with...
Gatland Makes 6 Changes for Third Test vs Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to the starting XV which lost to the Springboks last Saturday in Cape Town. The defeat sees the Lions Series level...
Springboks Player Ratings v B&I Lions - 2nd test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa showed their class in the second half on Saturday as they beat the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town. The world champions had come up just short in a controversial...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Springboks - 2nd test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa outclassed the British and Irish Lions 27-9 in an ill-tempered second Test to level the series in Cape Town and set up a decider. Here is how we rated Warren Gatland's men in defeat. Stuart...
South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: World champions fight back after first-half slog
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa showed their class in the second half on Saturday as they beat the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town. South Africa outclassed the British and Irish Lions 27-9...
Video - Duhan van der Merwe yellow carded for a silly challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe was yellow-carded in the first half of the second test for sticking his leg out and tripping Cheslin Kolbe. Silly from Duhan van der Merwe.#RSAvBIL #BoksvLions...
Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when then they attempt to keep the series alive on Saturday. The Lions roared back in the second half of an...
