Warren Gatland plans Lions v All Blacks 'decider' in summer of 2021
6 years ago by The GuardianLucrative match would be warm-up for South Africa tourLions head coach has discussed idea with New Zealand RugbyWarren Gatland has raised the tantalising prospect of a “decider” between the British...
Lions Legends - Ian McGeechan
6 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...
Lions Legend Sir Ian McGeechan Names His Lions XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has named his Lions XV that should face the Springboks in 2021 and doesn't believe Wales skipper Alun Wyn should make the starting XV, but feels he still has a huge...
Eddie Jones backs Saracens' relegated England players to make Lions tour
6 years ago by The GuardianBilly Vunipola, George and Daly have committedJones: ‘It could be a great opportunity for them’Eddie Jones believes Saracens’ relegation to the Championship will be a blessing for those England players...
Lions Legends - Martin Johnson
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe year was 2001, the place; Parc des Princes in Paris. Stade Francais had formed an attacking maul approaching Leicester’s 22m line in the Heineken Cup final. Stade Francais’s number 8, Christophe...
New Zealand vs British and Irish Lions (2nd Test) - 1977
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions came back from that controversial 1974 tour of South Africa which was infamous for that 99 Call. They came to New Zealand to try to beat the All Blacks again, but the Kiwis were looking...
Lions: Living with the Pride 2009 documentary
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA behind the scenes look at the 2009 Lions Tour to South Africa where the Lions lost the series 2-1 to the World Champions. From the Bagshot training camp to the magnificent final test victory...
Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour. The Lions finished on...
The Favourite To Lead The British and Irish Lions In 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBookmakers have revealed their favourite to captain the Lions 2021 on their tour to South Africa. Alun-Wyn Jones is a traditional favourite of Warren Gatland having handed Jones the...
British and Irish Lions cool concerns over Tokyo Olympics clash in 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions managing director Ben Calveley says time differences will prevent a direct clash between Lions Tests against South Africa and the Olympics. The British and...
