Brumbies 24-36 British and Irish Lions: Farrell's side earn stuttering win
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions overcame another slow start with a controlled second-half performance to earn a 36-24 victory over ACT Brumbies on Wednesday. With this billed as their toughest Test yet, the...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Brumbies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA convincing win over the Brumbies despite the scoreline further reinforced a few names that have almost certainly booked themselves a spot in the test team to play the Wallabies in 10 days time. Here...
Andy Farrell names Lions team to face ACT Brumbies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his team to take on the ACT Brumbies with Connacht Rugby and Ireland’s Mack Hansen set to face his old club. Saracens...
Lions Stocks | How the Reds game affects things
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 100 points scored in two games on tour but Andy Farrell may have more questions than answers after this mid week game against the Queensland Reds. Plenty width to start was promising but some weaknesses...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Queensland Reds
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother 50+ point win for the rourists as they despatch the Queensland Reds. The hosts asked plenty of questions in the opening 20-30 minutes but ultimately were unable to keep the pressure and tempo up...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest challenge facing any coach lucky enough to lead The British & Irish Lions is how to get a group of players who have never played together to perform as a cohesive unit in a matter of weeks. The...
5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points. Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
