Parisian Derby provides Finn Russell with final chance to impress Lions' coaches
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse look to book a place in the Champions Cup final this weekend other TOP14 clubs will be playing catch up. Relegation-threatened Bayonne...
Tommy Seymour retires from professional rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn 11-year long career has come to an end for Tommy Seymour who on Wednesday announced his retirement from professional rugby. One of the most prodigious finishers in club history, the 32-year-old...
George North confirms the extent of his injury ruling him out of the British and Irish Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad that will tour to South Africa have been dashed. The experienced Welsh Internation has confirmed that he will undergo surgery...
Scotland Confirm Summer Tour Plans
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play three matches in this summer’s tour programme under Interim Head Coach Mike Blair. The three matches will see Scotland A play opponents,...
Lions and Premiership reach agreement regarding 26 June
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have reached an agreement with the Premiership which will make it possible for selected players to be involved in the Lions’ test against Japan on 26 June. It...
Tuilagi not thinking about Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBruising England centre Manu Tuilagi says he is not focussing on the Lions tour as he works through his injury rehabilitation. Tuilagi injured his Achilles tendon in September 2020 and has...
Lions to take on Springboks without 'Red Army'
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will have to take on the World Champion Springboks without the support of the enthusiastic and vociferous ‘Red Army’. This comes after reports...
Lions Watch: Five Players Who Stood Out This Weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland would have kept a keen on the action around Europe this weekend as the clock counts down for him to finalise his British and Irish Lions Touring squad. With the touring squad set...
More than 50 players sent save-the-date letters for Lions Tour - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has sent a letter to more than 50 potential Lions to sound out their availability for this summer's tour according to a report in the Daily Mail. The...
Joe Launchbury's Lions chances in the air following knee injury
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps director of rugby Lee Blackett has described Joe Launchbury’s knee injury as “gut-wrenching moment”. The Wasps boss admitted that he fears it will keep him off the...
