Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer. The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...
Wasps sign Robin Hislop
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of Doncaster Knights captain Robin Hislop, who will join the Club at the end of the season. The loosehead prop came through at Edinburgh Rugby,...
Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...
Hamish Watson responds to claims that he is too small
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has responded to on-going claims that he is too small to compete with the South African forwards. Watson was recently named in Warren Gatland’s 37-man...
'Saxons' nickname to be scrapped for England's Second XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second XV will no longer be known as the ‘Saxons’. After a review conducted by the RFU, the name was found to be ‘inappropriate’ and unreflective of a diverse society. An...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
Ali Price relishing chance to partner Russell in Lions jersey
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland scrumhalf and soon-to-be British & Irish Lion, Ali Price, is relishing the opportunity to play alongside fellow Scotsman, Finn Russell, in the red jersey as the Lions launch their campaign...
Brian O’Driscoll picks his British and Irish Lions starting XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has picked a British and Irish Lions XV following the confirmation of the 37-man squad to tour South Africa on Thursday. O’Driscoll selected his starting team for Off...
Winners & Losers: British and Irish Lions Squad Announcement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvery four years players from all the Home Nations eagerly await to hear their name as the British and Irish Lions squad is announced. This year, Warren Gatland was not short on some surprise...
Gatland explains Navidi and Davies omissions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has opened up on a number of omissions in the wake of the squad announcement earlier today (Thursday). Gatland named a 37-man squad...
