Rory Best picks his British and Irish Lions XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions hooker and Ireland captain Rory Best has named his Lions test XV to face the Springboks. Best played over 100 test matches for Ireland and captained the side at...
Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...
A Brief History of the British & Irish Lions in South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen 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...
Alex Sanderson backs Manu Tuilagi for Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks' Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson says he would take Manu Tuilagi on the British and Irish Lions tour despite the fact that the centre has not played since September because of an Achilles...
'It's a poor, poor tournament' - O'Driscoll criticises standard of PRO14
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has delivered a brutal assessment of the PRO14 by dubbing it a "poor, poor tournament." The Irish powerhouses Leinster fell 32-23 to French side La Rochelle...
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi to release autobiography ’Rise’
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi has revealed that he will release his autobiography Rise” this September. He took to his social media accounts to reveal the news. In his...
Lions Series trophy unveiled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe winner of the 2021 Lions Series in South Africa will be the recipients of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the British & Irish Lions. It took more than 150 hours to make the...
The Mercurial Marcus Smith: a Lions bolter?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins 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...
Another injury blow for RG Snyman
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Munster lock RG Snyman has suffered a significant setback during his rehabilitation, the 2,06 m giant now requiring minor surgery which will delay his return to the pitch by another...
Rebels appoint new interim head coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
