Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
"He is a brilliant player" - Ali Price keen to face Faf de Klerk
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAli Price is excited by the challenge of potentially facing Faf de Klerk in the upcoming Test series. "He is a brilliant player," said Price. "I would describe him as very busy. He’s...
Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...
Rassie Erasmus highlights two Farrell tackles after Gatland criticised the officiated on Faf de Klerk's yellow card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Warren Gatland after the British and Irish Lions' coach called for 'clarity' and 'complete consistency’. Lions head coach Warren...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...
Springboks' World Cup stars punish Gatland's men
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat...
South Africa A Player Ratings v The British & Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of South Africa, going down 17-13 to a Springboks 'A' side in Cape Town. Here is how we rated the hosts. 15....
PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in the South Africa camp have left the Springboks short of match practice, with a strong A side named against the Lions. The British and Irish Lions expect to see their seven-match...
Kolbe and de Klerk excited for Lions challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the Springboks’ overseas contingent spoke to the press yesterday and are itching to pull on their country’s colours once more. Cheslin Kolbe and Faf de Klerk –...
Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...
