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10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory.    In the British...

Dominic Bird heading to the capital

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks lock Dominic Bird is returning to New Zealand from a successful stint in France to link up with the Hurricanes for next year’s Super Rugby competition.     The 30-year-old...

Alun Wyn Jones expected to be named Lions captain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is widely expected that Welsh stalwart Alun Wyn Jones will be named captain of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad to be announced on Thursday.    The three main names...

Townsend believes Lions' biggest strength is Warren Gatland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday amid much anticipation. The team will make history by playing a home test against Japan on 26 June before jetting off to South Africa to...

O'Driscoll & Warburton incensed by Julien Marchand

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Lions captains Brian O’Driscoll and Sam Warburton have hit out at the actions of Julien Marchand in Toulouse’s semi-final victory over Bordeaux yesterday.    Marchand’s...

England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family.    The 31...

Lions Tour Candidates From Bath v Montpellier Semi Final

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A wonderful display of rugby was on show at the Recreation Ground. Underhill continued his dominant performance at the breakdown. He made a massive turnover on defence that helped his team relieve...

Dewald Senekal appointed new Connacht Rugby Forwards Coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have confirmed Dewald Senekal will join the province as Forwards Coach from the beginning of the 2021-22 season.       Senekal arrives with extensive coaching experience,...

Challenge Cup semi a big test for Henderson and Cooney's Lions hopes

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Amid the countdown to this evening’s Challenge Cup semi-final between Leicester and Ulster, Ireland and Leicester legend Geordan Murphy has spoken on the Lions prospects of a couple of players, namely...

Jake White names strong Bulls side for Lions clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jake White has named a Bulls side packed with talent and experience for to battle the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.    Springbok loose-forward Nizaam Carr will captain the side...