A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...
South Africa requests that Lions tour go ahead as scheduled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions tour has become an even murkier cloud of uncertainty as the South African Rugby Football Union has reportedly now encouraged the Lions to observe the tour as scheduled...
Even within the Six Nations bubble, Lions tour will loom large | Ugo Monye
5 years ago by The GuardianPlayers will not admit it, but the prospect of selection for tour of South Africa will be on their minds in this year’s tournamentDon’t let anyone tell you any differently – as much as the players...
Tigers line-up for Warriors clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth will captain Leicester Tigers in just his fifth appearance for the club against Worcester Warriors at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday in Round 8 of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership...
JP Pietersen calls time on playing career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup winner JP Pietersen has called time on an illustrious rugby playing career that has spanned 16 years. Having played over 180 games for the Cell C Sharks, being capped 70 times...
"I think his best years are behind him" - Stephen Ferris on Dan Lydiate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ulster and Ireland back rower Stephen Ferris is not concerned by the return of Dan Lydiate. Lydiate has been recalled to the Wales squad and is on track to start for Wales for...
Sharks salute retiring Mvovo
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have saluted wing Lwazi Mvovo on his journey in the black-and-white jersey as he retires from all rugby. The quicksilver Sharks wing has the raw pace to turn the slightest of opportunities...
The Butcher vs The Artist: Farrell takes on Russell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the 2021 Six Nations kicks off this weekend with some mouth-watering clashes for fans to savour. The second game will have the rugby world’s attention focused squarely on its proceedings...
Six Nations 2021: Four key selection areas for British and Irish Lions
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBBC Sport looks at some of the contenders for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Keith Wood voices thoughts on 2021 Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe scheduled 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is still in limbo with the organisation and planning thrown into tatters by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland and Lions legend Keith Wood...
