Itoje lauds Lions' 'mental fortitude' in win over South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions came from 12-3 down to beat South Africa and Maro Itoje says it was down to a robust mindset. Maro Itoje hailed the British and Irish Lions' "mental fortitude" as...
Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun...
Fiji International Doge signs for Dragons
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji international Mesake Doge has agreed a move to Rodney Parade to become a Dragon. The powerhouse prop – who started for Fiji in both international fixtures with New Zealand...
Marcus Smith starts against Stormers, Alun Wyn Jones returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 17 July (kick off 5pm BST). Following a period of isolation in Johannesburg,...
Wales make seven changes for series decider against Argentina
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have made seven changes for their Summer Internationals decider against Argentina at Principality Stadium on Saturday (3pm). Following last weekend’s 20-20 draw with...
Farrell & Williams drafted in for South Africa 'A' clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell (Saracens, England) will replace Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) in the starting XV for tonight’s clash with South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium. The England...
Premiership releases 2021-22 season fixtures
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears and Saracens will kick off the Brand new 2021-22 Premiership season when they meet at Ashton Gate at 17 September. Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam said: "It’s...
Dickens names England U20 team for final 2021 Six Nations match v Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his side to play Italy on Tuesday in the fifth and final round of the U20 Six Nations (KO 1.45pm BST LIVE on EnglandRugby.com Six Nations YouTube...
Conor Murray to lead B&I Lions against South Africa 'A'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 14 July (kick off 7pm BST). Tour captain Conor...
Gatland rallies Lions as Sharks take second bite at tourists
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions and Sharks teams that clash in Pretoria on Saturday will bear little resemblance to those from the midweek game. Warren Gatland has told his British and Irish Lions...
