Tadhg Beirne to lead The British & Irish Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the team that will face off against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday night at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne will captain...
McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
5 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
5 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...
Champions Cup 2025/26 pool draws
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pools for the 2025/26 Champions Cup are locked in and here they are: Investec Champions Cup pool draw Pool 1 Stade Toulousain ASM Clermont Auvergne Hollywoodbets Sharks Saracens Glasgow...
Leicester Tigers make Six new signings for 25/26 season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm six additions to the 25/26 Senior Squad and two exciting youngsters who have graduated from the Under-18s into the Senior Academy ahead of new Head Coach Geoff Parling’s...
Gabriel Hamer-Webb signs with Leicester
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting outside back Gabriel Hamer-Webb will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 25/26 season. The 24-year-old arrives at the club from Cardiff Rugby, where he has spent two seasons after previously representing...
Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...
The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow
5 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...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
