Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...
Lions coach Gatland confident tour will continue after 'surreal' day
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insisted he is not concerned about the viability of his side's tour of South Africa, despite a coronavirus outbreak hitting his squad just hours before...
REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad. The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty threatening to engulf their tour as they made it two emphatic wins from two matches in South Africa with a 7-54 win over Sharks in Johannesburg. Warren...
Video - Farrell sets up van der Merwe with a pinpoint kick
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell with a great kick in behind the Sharks defence to set up Duhan van der Merwe for his second try against the Sharks. Owen Farrell stabs a pinpoint kick through Duhan van der Merwe...
Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus 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...
Warriors sign B&I Lions loosehead prop Rory Sutherland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors have pulled off a major coup by signing Scotland and British and Irish Lions loosehead prop Rory Sutherland. Sutherland, one of the leading looseheads in Europe, will arrive at...
Premiership Ins and Outs: A full list of the 2021/22 Transfers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Bath Players In: Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D'Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Will Butt (promoted from Academy), Arthur...
Iain Henderson leads the B&I Lions against the Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts this Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Sharks at Emirates Airline...
Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back. The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...
