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All you need to know: South African Lions Series ticket holders

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Full refunds for all tickets bought via the official ticketing website No need to apply – automated refunds to purchaser’s payment card First right to purchase tickets if spectator restrictions...

World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window.   Twenty-five of the...

Lions to play five games at altitude as revised schedule is revealed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions will face five of their eight touring games at altitude according to the revised schedule revealed by Supersport, the home broadcaster for the British and Irish Lions.   Supersport...

A Brief History of the British & Irish Lions in South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions hit South African shores in late June, it will herald the 14th series played between the two proud teams.    There is much intrigue...

The Mercurial Marcus Smith: a Lions bolter?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins dynamic playmaker Marcus Smith could find himself as a bolter in Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad, due to be announced on Thursday.    Reports indicate...

Rebels appoint new interim head coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new interim head coach who will take over from Dave Wessels after the latter announced last week that he would be stepping down from the position.    Kevin...

Townsend believes Lions' biggest strength is Warren Gatland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday amid much anticipation. The team will make history by playing a home test against Japan on 26 June before jetting off to South Africa to...

Springboks hit hardest by Covid-19, says Kolbe

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Electric Toulouse and Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe feels that South Africa has been hit hardest by Covid-19.    Kolbe, as well as the rest of the Springbok outfit, last played international...

Tuilagi not thinking about Lions tour

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bruising England centre Manu Tuilagi says he is not focussing on the Lions tour as he works through his injury rehabilitation.    Tuilagi injured his Achilles tendon in September 2020 and has...

Lions Watch: Five Players Who Stood Out This Weekend

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland would have kept a keen on the action around Europe this weekend as the clock counts down for him to finalise his British and Irish Lions Touring squad.   With the touring squad set...