Decision on Lions tour could be two months away
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions chairperson Jason Leonard says he and the organisers are prepared to hold off on their final decision regarding the tour for another couple of months, if need be. World...
Internet abuzz over Aaron Smith's humble praise of Antoine Dupont
5 years ago by Rugby DumpAaron Smith has arguably been the best scrum-half in the world over the last decade. However, his grip on that claim has loosened with the rise of both South African Faf de Klerk and young French prodigy...
We are still committed to ‘traditional’ South Africa tour, says Lions chairman Leonard
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJason Leonard, chairman of the Lions, says the board remains committed to staging a “traditional tour of South Africa” this summer but may have to wait up to two months to make a final decision on...
British and Irish Lions committed to staging a 'traditional tour of South Africa'
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard says it may take until April to make a final decision on the tour to South Africa. Leonard says the board remains committed to staging a...
Six Nations: Which Scots are in British & Irish Lions contention?
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBBC Scotland assesses which of Gregor Townsend's squad are in contention to be selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
Sharks confirm negotiations with Kolisi
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi, who captained South Africa to the 2019 Rugby World Cup success, has been linked with Durban-based side the Sharks, with the negotiations reportedly gaining momentum. The 29-year-old...
O'Connell names 5 shoo-ins for Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Ireland forwards coach and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Paul O’Connell has singled out five players whom he believes are guaranteed selection into the Lions squad...
Latest World Rankings: England Fall, Wales Rise
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eventful weekend of rugby in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship led to a couple of positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England’s first defeat to Scotland...
Faf de Klerk shows yet again why he's the world's most aggressive defensive scrum-half
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African Faf de Klerk has easily established himself as one of the best scrum-halves in the world. The debate surrounding best defender at the position should now be closed after his performance in...
The insanity of Irish rugby making the same old mistakes
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen will we ever learn? For some time Ireland have laboured under the delusion that Wales belong to a much lower order of rugby civilisation. The Welsh are just there to be pitied while the mighty men...
