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...
Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...
England & Ireland to face USA Eagles in July tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of Ireland’s tour to Fiji being cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns, it has been confirmed that Andy Farrell’s charges will meet the USA Eagles in Dublin for a test on 10 July. In...
All Black Bird to return home
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have confirmed that All Black lock Dominic Bird will be lending his services to the franchise ahead of the 2022 season. Bird began his professional career with the Crusaders...
Report: France to host New Zealand this November
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and New Zealand are set to face off in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, however, we may get a preview of that encounter this November. A report by RMC Sport...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
How Francois Pienaar's dirty training jersey inspired Byran Habana's Springbok career
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby visit and talk with world cup winning winger, Bryan Habana. He talks all about South African schoolboy rugby, his time playing G-Grade rugby, scoring on his Springboks debut, playing with the...
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...
Dominic Bird heading to the capital
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer 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 RugbyIt 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...
