No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
Asenathi Ntlabakanye 'getting right' on Coach Daan's farm
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named his matchday 23 on Tuesday with 4 uncapped players featured in the squad. One of them is 26-year-old prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye who plays for the Lions. Rassie says...
Faessler, Paisami set to be released from Wallabies for Reds-Lions clash
20 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that two players from their initial 36-man squad to face Fiji - Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami - will be released to play for Queensland when they take on the British &...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Barbarians team announcement
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks take on the Barbarians in a Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his matchday 23...
The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow
3 days 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...
Who will EAT the most on tour? | Teammates with British and Irish Lions!
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5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
1 week 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
1 week 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...
The Pumas to face the British & Irish Lions
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThis Friday, June 20th, Flag Day in our country, Argentine fans who come to cheer on the fans at the Aviva Stadium will paint Dublin's iconic stadium blue and white and will be part of a historic event....