'Living With The Lions' forgotten moments
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe British & Irish Lions' 1997 tour to South Africa was notable for being the first of rugby union's professional era, but it also gave hitherto unseen insights to what it is like for the players and...
Dublin in mix to host Lions match if South Africa tour dropped
5 years ago by Irish IndependentDublin could play host to the Lions if a decision is made to switch this summer's South African tour to Ireland and the UK.
Lions' South Africa tour could be held in UK
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyPlaying the British and Irish Lions' series against South Africa in the United Kingdom is one of the three contingency plans being considered amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
British and Irish Lions: Playing South Africa tests in UK is contingency plan
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe British and Irish Lions series with South Africa could be held in the UK if Covid-19 prevents fans from travelling.
Duhan van der Merwe signs with Worcester Warriors
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an exciting new development for the Sixways faithful, Scotland winger Duahn van der Merwe has put pen to paper for Worcester Warriors. The South African-born, 1.93m, 106kg speedster received...
White welcomes new recruit from Japan into Bulls camp
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an apparent “first for South African rugby”, the Bulls have secured the services of Hitoshi Ipponsugi in the position of Head of Athletic Performance. Ipponsugi hails from Japan...
The Scramble for Goosen
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe seemingly imminent return to South Africa of Springbok fly-half Johan Goosen has raised questions about where exactly he will settle and which jersey he will don. Goosen, 28, currently plies...
Sam Warburton picks three Welsh Internationals in his Lions Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa this year is in doubt, former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has picked his test XV. Warburton has named Wales centre Johnny Williams...
Fourie du Preez on facing the British & Irish Lions
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former Springboks scrum-half reflects on the decisive moment of the 2009 series with Jon CardinelliFine nine: Fourie du Preez tries to break the Lions' defence during the 2009 series (Getty Images)The...
Swiel’s boot breaks Cheetahs’ hearts, Swanepoel steers Lions to fifth win and Sharks seal semi-final spot with seven try romp - Currie Cup Review
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond New Year brought relief for some teams in the Currie Cup, but for defending champions, the Cheetahs, their challenge this season ended in last-minute heartbreak in Bloemfontein. Three action-packed...
