WATCH: Warren Gatland delivers opening speech to the 2021 British and Irish Lions squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland revealed to players at the first British and Irish Lions player meeting that this was was the hardest squad he has had to select. In the first episode of an “immersive...
5 Facts on Louis Rees-Zammit
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBreaking into the Wales team while still a teenager, Rees-Zammit's rapid rise led to Warren Gatland selecting the winger in his squad for the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour. He...
Sam Simmonds, Marcus Smith and Poppy Cleall scoop player awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt should come as little-to-no surprise that the Rugby Players’ Association Player Of The Year award has gone to Exeter Chiefs number 8 Sam Simmonds. The award...
Referees named for Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNic Berry (Aus) will officiate in the first test between the Lions and Boks while Ben O’Keeffe (NZ) and Mathieu Raynal (France) will look after the second and third tests respectively. (Nic...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. Back-rower...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo months out from the first British and Irish Lions test against South Africa, Alan Quinlan has picked his British and Irish Lions Test XV. The former Ireland flanker has picked an...
Chris Harris picks up injury as Gloucester delight in victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites celebrated a last-gasp victory over London-Irish at Kingsholm to record their 7th victory of the campaign. It was a stand-out performance from flyhalf...
Warren Gatland's performance staff for Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his support staff for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. The Lions face Japan in a warm-up match on 26 June before heading on tour. "I...
5 Facts on Duhan van der Merwe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African-born Edinburgh and Scotland powerhouse Duhan van der Merwe is included in the 37-man 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to face the world champion Springboks in July and August. The...
