Force farewells six players after conclusion of 2025 season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force thanks departing players Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Reesjan Pasitoa, Matt Proctor and Sio Tomkinson for their service to the Club. The departure of the sextet comes after Saturday’s...
Lions Stocks | How the Force game affects things
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the team needs time in the saddle to get used to each other, systems and more after the two games played the fans and coaching staff are getting better idea's of a few things. Here is a look at the...
Dan Sheehan scores the first try on tour on his debut
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions captain, Dan Sheehan, making his debut has scored the opening try of the tour after 11 phases of relentless attack by the visitors. Finn Russell and the big carriers set a great...
Cron urges the Force to be up to Lions challenge
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force coach Simon Cron put his own spin on the ABC mantra of "Assume nothing. Believe nobody. Challenge everything," as he prepared the team for Saturday's once-in-a-lifetime clash against the...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points. Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...
First Nations & Pasifika XV coaching staff confirmed
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is delighted to announce the coaching staff for the historic First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the British and Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on...
Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Pollock to 8 as Augustus misses out for Saints
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints team for their last outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this term, as the men in Black, Green and Gold welcome Saracens in the penultimate...
Most capped Welsh British & Irish Lions players
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Jones was one of 13 Welsh players selected in the squad for the British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa. Jones appeared in the provincial matches against Royal XV, when he scored his first...
