Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun...
"He is a brilliant player" - Ali Price keen to face Faf de Klerk
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAli Price is excited by the challenge of potentially facing Faf de Klerk in the upcoming Test series. "He is a brilliant player," said Price. "I would describe him as very busy. He’s...
Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV. Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...
Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...
Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town. Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v the Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their final game before the test series. 15. Stuart Hogg - 7 Captaining the tourists for the second time, Hogg grew into the...
PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks. The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...
Marcus Smith starts against Stormers, Alun Wyn Jones returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 17 July (kick off 5pm BST). Following a period of isolation in Johannesburg,...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty threatening to engulf their tour as they made it two emphatic wins from two matches in South Africa with a 7-54 win over Sharks in Johannesburg. Warren...
B&I Lions' top stats performers: tackles, carries & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions lay down a marker in their opening tour game with a 56-14 demolishing of the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg. Warren Gatland’s charges displayed skill and...