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Schedule For 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour To South Africa Confirmed

6 years ago by Rugby World

The Lions will play eight matches in South Africa in 2021. 12 Years On: The Lions lost the 2009 Tour. (Getty Images) The Lions will play eight matches in South Africa in 2021.

Sean Maitland the latest to stay on with Championship-bound Saracens

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have confirmed that Scotland winger Sean Maitland has committed his future to the club penning a two-year contract and will remain in north London until at least 2022.   The veteran...

Duo pen new deals at Welford Road

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the two more players who have signed fresh deals at the club with front-rower Ellis Genge and utility back Jaco Taute both committing to the side.   Ellis Genge...

Top Stories of the Week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett joins an illustrious group of players to join Suntory Sungoliath     Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath sees the All Black playmaker join an...

15 years on from Dan Carter's masterclass against the British and Irish Lions

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On 2 July 2005, the rugby world watched in awe as a 23-year-old flyhalf by the name of Daniel Carter almost single-handedly tore the British and Irish Lions apart.   The Lions headed into the game...

Leicester Tigers confirm the departure of five players including Manu Tuilagi

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi.   Leicester Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen confirmed that England stars Tuilagi and...

The Magic Finn Russell's Scottish Debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since 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,...

On This Day in 2013, George North lifts Israel Folau on his shoulders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven Years ago to the day, British and Irish Lions star George North shocked the rugby world when hoisted Australian giant Israel Folau over his shoulder and carried him backwards.   North...

The Hurricanes release Assistant coach Carlos Spencer

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer has been released from his role as an assistant coach at the Hurricanes.   The club released a short statement confirming Spencer's departure due to...

2021 Lions tour looks to go ahead as scheduled

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After some months of speculation ignited by the detrimental effect of Covid-19 on current and future rugby prospects, it appears that a crisis regarding the Lions 2021 tour to South Africa has been averted...