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Australia make 'game-changing' intervention to host the British and Irish Lions Tour - report

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia have made a 'game-changing' intervention to host the British and Irish Lions Tour this year, according to a report Gavin Mairs at the Telegraph.   According to the report, Rugby...

Iain Henderson Signs IRFU Contract Extension

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland and Ulster lock Iain Henderson has signed a 2 year extension to his IRFU contract keeping him at Ulster until 2023. Iain, who captained Ireland for the first time against France in this year’s...

British & Irish Lions 'home tour' could be expanded to four Tests

5 years ago by The Guardian

London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin could be venuesDecision to be taken by end of MarchA final decision on this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour will be taken by the end of March with officials...

Tuesday's round-up of Six Nations news

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales injury update:   There is good news in the pipeline for the Welsh at scrumhalf with Tomos Williams back at training after his hamstring issues. The 26 year-old is, however, not expected to...

Ivan van Zyl: Saracens sign South Africa international scrum-half

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens sign South Africa international scrum-half Ivan van Zyl on a two-year contract from next season.

Lions in Govt talks to underwrite 'home tour' vs South Africa

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

The British & Irish Lions have approached the Government about playing the South Africa series in the UK and Ireland.

B&I Lions turn to Government for help to host series against South Africa

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the halt of their planned tour of South Africa due to COVID-19, the British and Irish Lions have now turned to the Government for help to stage a home 'tour' against world champions the...

Lockdown exit plan raises chances of British & Irish Lions 'home tour'

5 years ago by The Guardian

Capacity crowds in England may be permitted from 21 JuneOpponents of home fixtures include Willie John McBrideThe prospect of relocating the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa to the UK and...

Brace To Take Charge Of England v France

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

World Rugby has announced amendments to the match official appointments for the final two rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, owing to ongoing restrictions as a result of the global pandemic. With South...

Ruben de Haas: Saracens sign United States scrum-half from Cheetahs

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens sign United States scrum-half Ruben de Haas from South African side Cheetahs on a two-year deal.