Springbok pair cleared to join training camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have confirmed that centre Damian de Allende and lock RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa. The pair will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’...
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...
"I'm ready to play" - Himeno raring to take on the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Brave Blossoms' back-rower Kazuki Himeno is raring to take on the British and Irish Lions and has declared himself fit to take on the Four Nations having caught a flight from Auckland to Edinburgh...
Warren Gatland reveals the player poll Owen Farrell won
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland expects Owen Farrell to be a key figure in the Lions' leadership group for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The Lions boss revealed...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
Gatland discusses Lions midfield combo
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has heaped praise on Robbie Henshaw in the wake of naming the team to face Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield. Henshaw was picked in the...
10 Players To Debut For The British & Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. No...
British & Irish Lions Team To Face Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. 16,500...
British & Irish Lions Squad Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...
24 Years ago today, Jim Telfer’s speech and Matt Dawson’s dummy wins series opener
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby24 years ago today, Martin Johnson captained the British and Irish Lions to victory over the Springboks. The Lions beat South Africa 25-16 in the Test opener in Cape Town. The match...
