Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...
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...
Lions Welcome Finalists as Squad Prepares for Pumas
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions is today welcoming Bath Rugby, Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby players to its squad ahead of facing Argentina on Friday. A total of 15 players who were involved in the...
URC Elite XV and Next-Gen Player of the Season Winner Announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 United Rugby Championship ‘Elite XV’ has officially been announced. The Elite XV is determined by a media vote and players must have made at least nine appearances to be considered,...
Munster’s season comes to an end after a huge fight in South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s season ended following a dramatic BKT URC quarter-final defeat to the Hollywoodbets Sharks after a kick-battle. The sides were were tied 24-24 after extra-time scoring three tries each,...
Munster Side For Sharks Quarter-Final
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Sharks at King’s Park in Durban (5.30pm Irish time, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). For the third game in succession,...
Munster Travelling Squad For South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad and management have begun their journey to Durban for Saturday’s URC quarter-final against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Kings Park (5.30pm). A 32-player Munster squad will travel...
URC Round 18 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQuarter-final line-up decided So, that’s the regular season completed. Now it’s on to the Play-Offs. The Race to the Eight went right down to the wire with five teams in...
