Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...
Eddie Jones names England team for Canada
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for England’s match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [10 July, 3pm KO]. Four players will make their England debuts, after 12 received...
Lions not interested in uprooting tour to UK
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAgainst the backdrop of the threatening Covid-19 situation in South Africa, there have been mutterings about possibility uprooting the tour and finishing it in the UK. However, Lions MD, Ben Calveley,...
Lions make it 2 from 2: What the experts say
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions romped home with a crushing win over the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. Amid much speculation that the game would not go ahead, the tourists...
WATCH: A prop on the rampage is a joyous sight!
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Lions prop Rory Sutherland tore away in the Lions latest outing against the Sharks in Johannesburg. Impressive pace shown by the 27 year-old. A prop on the rampage is a joyous sight...
Lions coach Gatland confident tour will continue after 'surreal' day
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insisted he is not concerned about the viability of his side's tour of South Africa, despite a coronavirus outbreak hitting his squad just hours before...
REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad. The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty threatening to engulf their tour as they made it two emphatic wins from two matches in South Africa with a 7-54 win over Sharks in Johannesburg. Warren...
Video - Farrell sets up van der Merwe with a pinpoint kick
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell with a great kick in behind the Sharks defence to set up Duhan van der Merwe for his second try against the Sharks. Owen Farrell stabs a pinpoint kick through Duhan van der Merwe...
Watch: Josh Adams scores his sixth try for the British and Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Adams opened the scoring for the British and Irish Lions in their clash against the Sharks as he finished off a nice flowing move by the tourists. His score inside the first three minutes...
