Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...
Lions coach Gatland confident tour will continue after 'surreal' day
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insisted he is not concerned about the viability of his side's tour of South Africa, despite a coronavirus outbreak hitting his squad just hours before...
REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad. The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty threatening to engulf their tour as they made it two emphatic wins from two matches in South Africa with a 7-54 win over Sharks in Johannesburg. Warren...
Watch: Josh Adams scores his sixth try for the British and Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Adams opened the scoring for the British and Irish Lions in their clash against the Sharks as he finished off a nice flowing move by the tourists. His score inside the first three minutes...
Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in South Africa have overshadowed the Lions tour, but Warren Gatland's squad will not be distracted. The British and Irish Lions are focused on delivering a strong showing...
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...
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....
