3 players the could have forced their way into test contention
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes After being taken off 50 minutes in and playing exceptionally well, Lawes looks like he is set for a spot in the 23 for Saturday's huge 2nd test. It was clear to see on Saturday that...
British & Irish Lions 2017: Warren Gatland on Iain Henderson & Courtney Lawes' form
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says Iain Henderson and Courtney Lawes' form has given him "food for thought" before the second Test in New Zealand.
Player ratings - Lions vs Hurricanes
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler - 6/10 Was quiet today in a hit and miss Lions scrum. 2. Rory Best - 6/10 Best was solid at the line out and tackled well, bar a crucial missed tackle leading to a Callum Gibbins...
Lions 2017: Hurricanes 31-31 British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Lions led the Hurricanes by 14 points after 65 minutes before an Iain Henderson yellow card gave the 'Canes an unlikely route back for a drawPulling away: George North was the recipient of a fine...
Predicted: Lions First Test Starting XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to announce his squad for the first Test against the All Blacks, tonight at 8pm BST. The Lions selectors met last night to confirm their matchday 23 for the series opener. The...
Player ratings - Lions vs Chiefs
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler 7/10 Marler was one third of a seriously impressive front row. The big man executed a world-class scrum display, the only negative thing Marler did was a late dangerous tackle that earned...
Player Ratings - Lions vs Highlanders
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler 6/10 The Lions scrum was solid while Marler was on the pitch but he failed to make any real impact around the park. 2.Rory Best 6/10 Best hit all his line outs and the scrum...
Labouring Lions 'groggy' says Iain Henderson
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIain Henderson says some of the British and Irish Lions were "still a bit groggy" after their long flight to New Zealand.
Player Ratings: Lions vs NZ Provincial Barbarians
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler 5/10 The scrum today was solid but Marler failed to dominate the opposition when it came to the set piece. 2. Rory Best 6/10 Best had some solid line out throws in a...
Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKelly Brown joins Canada's Coaching staff Former Scottish international Kelly Brown will join Canada’s senior men’s coaching staff as a defence coach for their upcoming four test...
