Lions Legends - Keith Wood
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“Uncle Fester” and “The Raging Potato”- names given to former Ireland and British & Irish Lions (Lions) hooker, Keith Wood, whose bald head, cheeky smile and courageous play...
Lions legends: Sir Ian McGeechan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the 132 years of the British & Irish Lions tradition, few men have poured as much time, blood, sweat and tears into the iconic red jersey as Sir Ian McGeechan. McGeechan was born in Yorkshire...
Finn Russell's Scottish debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince 2012, the rugby world has become acquainted with the mercurial talent that is Finn Russell. Beginning his working life as a stone mason, Russell rose to prominence through the Scotland U20 side,...
Lions Legends - Willie John McBride
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“There was nothing that Willie John would ask of any man that he wasn’t prepared to do himself.” – Gareth Edwards. “The biggest natural leader of British & Irish...
Lions legends: Phil Bennett
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen one considers the golden days of Welsh and Lions rugby in the 70s, the image of the hot-stepping Phil Bennett is one which easily springs to mind. A man of diminutive stature- standing only 1.71m...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 2 "Climbing the Ladder"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTobias' individuality on the field and command of the basics soon earned him a spot in the 1972 Proteas (consisting of the country’s top non-white players) tour to England. The tour was mildly successful...
Currie Cup dates juggled to beat COVID-19
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe kick-off dates of two Currie Cup matches have been moved to combat the threat of COVID-19 infection. The Bulls’ home match against the Lions – scheduled for Saturday, 26 December...
My 2021 wishlist for rugby: Lions success and action on head injuries
5 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland will complete his hat-trick as head coach of the Lions if trip to South Africa goes aheadThe international game, in Europe at least, is trapped in a kicking cycle, as it invariably is when...
Lions vs Sharks Currie Cup game on Sky Sports YouTube
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Sharks are aiming to take a chunk out of the Bulls' lead at the top of the Currie Cup standings when they play the Lions on Saturday.
Everything you need to know about round four of the Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup moves past the halfway mark this weekend and the fourth round will be sure to deliver loads of action as the teams prepare for a thrilling home stretch with their eyes firmly on semi-final...
