Howley unlikely to play part in Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa inches ever closer, the notion has been floating around that former Lions player and assistant coach, Rob Howley could become involved once more. Head...
Lions coaching reunion with Howley would be difficult, admits Gatland
5 years ago by The GuardianHowley banned for breaching betting rules last yearCoach worked with Gatland on past two Lions toursWarren Gatland has conceded it would be difficult to have Rob Howley on his coaching team for next summer’s...
JJ Williams obituary
6 years ago by The GuardianWinger for Wales and Lions who was key to the success of Welsh rugby union in the 1970sThe Wales and British and Irish Lions wing JJ Williams, who has died aged 72 of cancer, helped grace a golden era...
Everything you need to know about round four of Super Rugby Unlocked
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions play their first Super Rugby Unlocked home match on Friday evening when they face the Griquas in a testing encounter in Johannesburg. Kick-off at Emirates Airline Park is at 19h00 (SA Time). Last...
Alun Wyn Jones: From Bonymaen juniors to British and Irish Lions and world record holder
6 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrom Bonymaen to the British and Irish Lions with the coaches of world-record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones.
JJ Williams, former Wales and Lions great, dies aged 72
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer clubs Bridgend Ravens and Llanelli pay tributeWilliams scored 12 tries in 30 appearances for WalesThe former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing JJ Williams has died at the age of 72.Williams,...
Wales' legendary flyer JJ Williams has passed away
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Wales and British and Irish Lions winger JJ Williams has died at the age of 72.
Alun Wyn Jones to break test record against Scotland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun Wyn Jones will become rugby’s most capped international on Saturday when he makes his 149th test appearance (140th for Wales plus 9 British & Irish Lions caps). Jones...
The Breakdown | Covid-safe training camps will test players and coaches to their limits
6 years ago by The GuardianPlayers in Six Nations squads face six weeks in their biosecure bubble, and coaches must look after their mental wellbeingWhen Steve Hansen was Wales’s head coach, their training base in the Vale of...
The Players Warren Gatland Namechecked For British and Irish Lions Skipper
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has namechecked 17 players who could potentially skipper the British and Irish Lions to South Africa next year. Speaking to the media on Wednesday Gatland rattled off the list...
