Lions captain Jones ruled out of South Africa tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the 28-10 victory over Japan. Jones had to be replaced in the eighth...
Six great Maori All Black Hakas
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Maori All Blacks has long been one of the most intriguing and popular traditions and is a celebration of New Zealand’s rich Maori culture within the context of the country’s favourite sport. This...
The versatile Kwagga Smith speaks from the Springbok camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTenacious loose-forward Kwagga Smith boasts an enviable versatility which is proving useful in the Springbok camp as they prepare to tackle Georgia in preparation for the upcoming British &...
Liam Williams discusses 'adjustment' with Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Welsh outside back Liam Williams has admitted that it has not always been easy in the Lions training camp with the players having to learn a new way. The lions take on Japan on Saturday...
Maori All Blacks team named
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Maori All Blacks 23 to take on Manu Samoa in Wellington on Saturday. The visitors will be tested as McMillan has selected an exciting...
Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise. Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...
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...
Franco Mostert wary of Lions' second-row
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIndustrious Springbok lock Franco Mostert is under no illusions as to the task which faces the South African second-row when they come up against the British & Irish Lions next month. “Guys...
Ireland To Take On USA In Las Vegas
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will take on the US Eagles at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday 30th October 2021. The fixture is in addition to Ireland’s regular November Series of Test matches at...
Gatland chats about make-up of Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking at a media briefing following the announcement of the British & Irish Lions team set to tackle Japan on Saturday, Head Coach Warren Gatland has explained his starting XV which features zero...
