Warren Gatland reveals the player poll Owen Farrell won
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland expects Owen Farrell to be a key figure in the Lions' leadership group for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The Lions boss revealed...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
Gatland discusses Lions midfield combo
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has heaped praise on Robbie Henshaw in the wake of naming the team to face Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield. Henshaw was picked in the...
10 Players To Debut For The British & Irish Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. No...
British & Irish Lions Team To Face Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. 16,500...
British & Irish Lions Squad Update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...
24 Years ago today, Jim Telfer’s speech and Matt Dawson’s dummy wins series opener
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby24 years ago today, Martin Johnson captained the British and Irish Lions to victory over the Springboks. The Lions beat South Africa 25-16 in the Test opener in Cape Town. The match...
Saracens return to the Premiership
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens make their return to the Premiership next season after beating Ealing Trailfinders in both legs of the Championship final. Mark McCall's side confirmed their return with a 57-15...
Currie Cup Recap - Round 1
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPumas thump Lions: The New Nation Pumas made a statement in the opening match of the Carling Currie Cup as they claimed a commanding 39-10 bonus-point win over the Lions in Nelspruit on Friday...
Lions' long-range kickers could be key to test success says Neil Jenkins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes that his long-range kickers can be a major asset against the Springboks this summer. With Staurt Hogg and...
