Ford lauds depleted England as Van Poortvliet seals Argentina double
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland skipper George Ford hailed his team-mates for finding a way past a stubborn Argentina side, as Jack van Poortvliet's last-gasp try sealed a 2-0 series victory on Saturday. Travelling to San Juan...
Andy Farrell adds three Scots to the tour squad ahead of next weeks midweek game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman have been called up by Andy Farrell for the Lions tour. The three Scottish players will join the squad for the game against the First Nations side between...
Lions Battle Stats | Four most involved forwards on attack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game has evolved and we are seeing more and more how forwards are utilized for something more than just 'trucking it up'. We highlight the four forwards that have the highest involvement on attack...
Lions Battle Stats | Best Ball In Hand XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes are on the opening British & Irish Lions test next saturday against the Wallabies. Andy Farrell has spent the tour trying combinations, seeing form and fitness and preparing for a series...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was delighted with how his team performed as a unit in their final game before their first Test against Australia. Farrell watched on as the Lions romped...
AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe stars in statement win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions made it five wins from five ahead of their first Test against Australia with an emphatic 48-0 victory over AUNZ Invitational on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe scored a...
Jamie George called up to Lions squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have called up Saracens and England hooker Jamie George. He will join up with Head Coach Andy Farrell's squad in Brisbane next week. George, Lion #819, was a tourist in...
Andy Farrell gives an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell gives an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie Andy Farrell gives an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/7lFzpcWuaP — Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) July 12, 2025
Lions Head Coach on Owen Farrell being named on the bench
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of their next tour fixture against AUNZ Invitational XV, British and Irish Lions head coach named Owen Farrell on the bench. Owen Farrell was initially not included in the touring sqaud, but was...
Owen Farrell named in British & Irish Lions team to face AUNZ Invitational XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the team that will play against an AUNZ Invitational XV side on Saturday evening at the Adelaide Oval. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s...
