Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun...
"He is a brilliant player" - Ali Price keen to face Faf de Klerk
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAli Price is excited by the challenge of potentially facing Faf de Klerk in the upcoming Test series. "He is a brilliant player," said Price. "I would describe him as very busy. He’s...
Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV. Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town. Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...
Hogg reflects on 2017 disappointment
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions captain for Saturday, Stuart Hogg, recently opened up regarding the hardship he experienced after having his 2017 Lions tour cut short. Hogg was sent home after...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...
Farrell & Williams drafted in for South Africa 'A' clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell (Saracens, England) will replace Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) in the starting XV for tonight’s clash with South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium. The England...
PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in the South Africa camp have left the Springboks short of match practice, with a strong A side named against the Lions. The British and Irish Lions expect to see their seven-match...
Warren Gatland & Conor Murray preview the Lions vs South Africa 'A'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland and captain Conor Murray spoke to the media on Monday afternoon ahead of Wednesday's warm-up game against South Africa 'A'.
