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Ernst van Rhyn leads Stormers against British and Irish Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lock Ernst van Rhyn will captain the DHL Stormers in their encounter with the British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.     The DHL Stormers face the tourists in their last...

Springboks' World Cup stars punish Gatland's men

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coronavirus 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...

Rassie's argument for a second SA 'A' vs Lions match

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks’ director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has put forward his reasoning for wanting to have a second SA ‘A’ vs British & Irish Lions match scheduled for this coming Saturday.    Currently,...

Rassie Erasmus pushes for a second South Africa 'A' clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus is pushing for the British and Irish Lions' clash with the Stormers to be called off and replaced with a second clash against South Africa 'A'.   Erasmus,...

Mother City welcomes Lions Series

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks and the British & Irish Lions arrived in Cape Town on Sunday for the eagerly awaited second stage of the Castle Lager Lions Series.       The Springboks took up residence...

Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coronavirus cases in South Africa have overshadowed the Lions tour, but Warren Gatland's squad will not be distracted.   The British and Irish Lions are focused on delivering a strong showing...

Huw Jones signs for Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have announced the signing of Scotland international Huw Jones ahead of the 2021/22 season     Born in Edinburgh and raised in Kent, Jones, 27, has represented Scotland on 31 occasions...

The Five Sharks' Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions face the Sharks on Wednesday evening at Ellis Park (6pm, BST) in what is their second tour match in South Africa.   While Warren Gatland's side cruised to a comfortable...

Premiership Ins and Outs: A full list of the 2021/22 Transfers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

      Premiership   Bath Players In: Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D'Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Will Butt (promoted from Academy), Arthur...