Finn Russell back in contention for a test start
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions defence coach Steve Tandy confirmed on Monday that fly-half Finn Russell has returned to training following Achilles injury while Dan Biggar is scheduled to train on Thursday...
Erasmus accuses Lions of 'reckless and dangerous' play
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has pointed the finger at the Lions following their win in Cape Town. Erasmus posted footage to highlight what he describes as "reckless and dangerous"...
Springboks: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Champion Springboks were dealt a blow on Saturday evening when they fell to the British & Irish Lions, 22-17, in the first of the three Test series. It can be safely said that...
Brian O’Driscoll calls for midfield shake up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has called for a change in the British and Irish Lions midfield for their second test against the Springboks on Saturday. The former Lions centre wants either Bundee Aki...
WRAP UP: Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks, Bulls and Western Province delivered commanding performances as all of them recorded victories with the Currie Cup reaching its halfway stage this weekend. The Durbanites were in great...
Gatland provides an update on Biggar and Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Gatland has issued a bit of an injury update on Dan Biggar and Wyn Jones after the first Test. Wyn Jones was named in the starting lineup for the opening test...
Alain Rolland defends refereeing in first Lions Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlain Rolland has come out in defence of the officiating in the first Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa. The Lions emerged victorious – 22-17 –...
Bledisloe 1 to go ahead as scheduled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the first Bledisloe Cup Series Test between the All Blacks and Australia is still scheduled for Saturday, 7 August at Eden Park in Auckland. NZR is working...
Blitzboks ready and able for Olympic charge
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team are ready to take on all comers in the Tokyo Stadium in the next three days, as the South Africans face Ireland, Kenya and USA in Pool C of the Rugby Sevens tournament at the...
AWJ knows there is still a long road ahead
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is under no illusions with regard to the yet present mountain he and his troops have to climb if they are to leave South Africa with a series victory under...
