Townsend backs Scottish duo Jones and Tuipulotu to shine for Lions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes the telepathy between Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu will benefit the British and Irish Lions against Australia. Jones and Tuipulotu, along with Fin Russell,...
Farrell 'gutted' for Morgan, Van der Flier and Pollock after Lions exclusions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell admitted to being "gutted" for Jac Morgan, Josh van der Flier and Henry Pollock after leaving the trio out of his British and Irish Lions team to face Australia. The Lions will face the Wallabies...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Pollock: Lions targeting historic Wallabies whitewash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Pollock wants to be remembered as part of the best British and Irish Lions team ever, as they target a first 3-0 series whitewash of Australia in 121 years. The Lions will face the Wallabies in...
'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...
Wallabies Confident as duo Aim to Challenge Lions in Series Opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Joseph Suaali’i and Will Skelton are set to play key roles as the Wallabies prepare for their opening clash against the British and Irish Lions. Suaali’i, a former rugby...
Ford lauds depleted England as Van Poortvliet seals Argentina double
4 months 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...
South Africa win Italy series while Ireland secure record victory
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overcame an early red card to thrash Italy on their way to completing a 2-0 series win in Gqeberha. The reigning world champions won 45-0 despite a red card for number eight Jasper Wiese,...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
4 months 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
4 months 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...
