'The concept of the Lions has been destroyed' - Willie John McBride
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions great Willie John McBride has ripped apart this year's tour to South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed. McBride said told The Rugby Paper that it is "nonsense"...
Liam Gill reveals how his move back to Australia fell through
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flanker Liam Gill has revealed he was sounded out by Wallabies coaching staff to return home but was forced to take up a contract in Japan. In an interview with Christy Doran...
Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions. Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
Steve Hansen pays tribute to Kieran Read
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black head coach Steve Hansen has paid tribute to Kieran Read in the wake of the latter’s announcement of retirement. Hansen coached the All Blacks from 2011-2019 and...
Top Semi-Finals: Hooper clashes with former Wallabies, Barrett faces Marx
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Japanese Top League kick off this weekend with Toyota Verblitz taking on the Panasonic Wild Knights on Saturday and Suntory Sungoliath facing Kubota Spears on Sunday. Director...
British & Irish Lions Series to be played behind closed doors
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to be held behind closed doors. Fans from Ireland or the UK will not be permitted to travel to the Republic for the tour. A...
Revised Lions Series Schedule Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby confirmed a revised Lions Series fixture list and venues on Friday. All eight matches of the Tour will be played in Gauteng or Cape Town to minimise...
Japan Joins Scotland's Autumn Schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have today been announced as Scotland’s opponents this autumn, joining Australia and South Africa in heading to BT Murrayfield in November. The Brave Blossoms, who will...
