England team to play Argentina in La Plata
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio UNO in La Plata on Saturday 5 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST). George Ford will co-captain the side alongside...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Western Force
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions got their tour off to a good start with a comprehensive win over the Western Force. While the scoreline looks like it was a close on perfect display, it was not with a number of things being...
Andy Farrell and Dan Sheehan speak ahead of Force fixture
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions are ready to kickoff their 2025 Tour of Australia after naming their squad to face the Western Force in their tour opener. Head coach Andy Farrell named Ireland and Leinster...
What the Lions would want to improve against the Force
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia as they take on Western Force in Perth on Saturday. After their 24-28 loss to Argentina last...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest challenge facing any coach lucky enough to lead The British & Irish Lions is how to get a group of players who have never played together to perform as a cohesive unit in a matter of weeks. The...
France XV Triumphs Over England XV in Twickenham Thriller
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwickenham, June 21, 2025 — In a gripping showdown at Allianz Stadium, the young and ambitious France XV side claimed a memorable win over England XV today. In front of a fervent crowd, Les Bleus...
5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points. Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...
