The Omitted British & Irish Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made a number of surprising calls for his squad to tour South Africa. The one unsurprising call was Alun Wyn Jones being named captain of the touring side. The 2021...
Best Lions XV From The Last 3 Tours
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Lions squad being announced today and the anticipation of the upcoming series front and centre for the fans, we dive into picking the best starting XV over the last three tours. In 2009 the tourists...
Rory Best picks his British and Irish Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions hooker and Ireland captain Rory Best has named his Lions test XV to face the Springboks. Best played over 100 test matches for Ireland and captained the side at...
Seven players who may have enough credit with Warren Gatland to make the Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland will be naming the 36 players who will tour to South Africa on Friday. With the squad announcement coming up, we take a look at seven players...
2021 British and Irish Lions Tour: Predicting the 36-man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland selected 41 players to tour New Zealand four years ago but his preparation for the tour to South Africa will be vastly different. The British and Irish Lions have a shorter tour to...
“Can you leave Owen Farrell out of a Lions test team? ...you can!" - O'Driscoll
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour finally confirmed to be on the horizon, legend of the red jersey, Brian O’Driscoll, has set an interesting notion loose amongst all the chatter regarding...
Sir Clive Woodward picks his Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has penned what is in his opinion the best Lions side to tackle the mighty Springboks later this year. After winning...
Wayne Pivac changes one for Grand Slam decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac has made one change to his side for Wales' Six Nations finale against France on Saturday (KO 21.00 Local), with Adam Beard returning to the starting line-up. Wales are...
Ruthless Wales thrash Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly France stand between Wales and a Six Nations Grand Slam after a ruthless thrashing of Italy in Rome. Wales are a win away from clinching a Six Nations Grand Slam after easing to a 48-7 victory...
Wales team to face Italy in Rome
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have made two changes to their starting XV to take on Italy in Rome on Saturday. Cory Hill and Gareth Davies both come into the side that beat England to make it three...
