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Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa.    Jones was injured in last...

Springboks to play 14 tests in 5 months

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After being starved of test rugby since November 2019, the Springboks are set to be back in the thick of it again with 14 scheduled test matches in just 5 months.    On Friday evening, Siya Kolisi’s men...

Looking ahead to Round 3 of U20 Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of the U20 Six Nations kicks off tomorrow and sees Scotland taking on the Italians, followed by France vs Wales, and will conclude with the titanic contest of Ireland against the English....

Lions stepping into the unknown like never before

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks.     It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...

Eight Players Set To Make Their B&I Lions Debut In Tour Opener

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has included eight potential Lions debutants in the Tour opener against the Lions.   The side captained by Stuart Hogg has four players set to make their...

Stuart Hogg to skipper B&I Lions in Tour opener

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) will captain The British & Irish Lions in the opening match of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series when the tourists take on The Lions this Saturday (kick-off...

Tom Rogers Tribute | Pacy Finisher

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Rogers is set to make his Wales debut this weekend.   

Wales team to face Canada

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Wayne Pivac has named a squad of 23 players, including 8 from Welsh club Dragons, to face Canada on Saturday.    Fullback Leigh Halfpenny edges ever closer to his 100th cap...

How the Springboks could line up against Georgia

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia.    Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...

Mike Phillips backs Murray as Lions captain but couldn't resist a little dig

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips has backed Warren Gatland's choice to appoint Conor Murray as Alun Wyn Jones' successor as tour captain.   Jones sustained a Tour-ending...