Sam Warburton picks three Welsh Internationals in his Lions Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa this year is in doubt, former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has picked his test XV. Warburton has named Wales centre Johnny Williams...
Joe Launchbury hopes physicality can power Wasps and bring Lions chance
5 years ago by The GuardianWasps’ head coach Lee Blackett said his captain is ‘in the form of his career’ and can catch Warren Gatland’s eye for a call-upIn a manner entirely in keeping with his character, Joe Launchbury...
My 2021 wishlist for rugby: Lions success and action on head injuries
5 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland will complete his hat-trick as head coach of the Lions if trip to South Africa goes aheadThe international game, in Europe at least, is trapped in a kicking cycle, as it invariably is when...
Scotland: Ex-captain John Barclay says strong Six Nations needed for Lions selection
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland's players need to have a strong Six Nations to reverse British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland's perceptions of them, says former captain John Barclay. Full Story
Watch: Shane Williams details a drunken night when he called out Warren Gatland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales speedster Shane Williams has detailed a hilarious encounter with Warren Gatland after Wales beat England in the 2008 Six Nations. Williams explained how he and some...
Scott Robertson 'likely' to be involved with Lions in 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an intriguing new development, according to a report in nzherald.co.nz, Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has hinted that it is likely that he will be part of Warren Gatland’s British &...
Wales recall George North for closing Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy
5 years ago by The GuardianWayne Pivac’s side have won just two games this yearTen changes made from the team beaten by EnglandWayne Pivac expects to end an underwhelming first year in charge of Wales on a high with victory against...
Chiefs confirm 11 new signings including two former Hurricanes and two highly rated halfbacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have confirmed their squad for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season and Trans-Tasman competitions. With Warren Gatland working with the British and Irish Lions, Clayton McMillan will...
"It's going to take a bit of time." - Welsh hooker on Pivac plan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Wayne Pivac is weathering an agonising time at the helm with seven losses in nine tests. Pivac ascended to the national coaching job after doing great things with Welsh club Scarlets,...
Wayne Pivac needs to leave his own stamp on struggling Wales | Paul Rees
5 years ago by The GuardianCoach has so far relied on players moulded by Warren Gatland but Saturday’s team to face Georgia will bear Pivac’s imprintWayne Pivac has had more than Georgia on his mind this week. The theme of his...
