12 uncapped players named in Scotland's 42-man squad for Autumn Nations Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland has called up its full complement of 2021 British & Irish Lions as Head Coach Gregor Townsend confirms his 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The...
Barnes calls for on Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Barnes has called for Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell for Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith during the autumn internationals. Barnes believes that going with Farrell "would be...
Finn Russell to become highest paid player in the world?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika and the Japanese-based Green Rockets Tokatsu are reportedly hot on the trail of Scotland and Lions flyhalf Finn Russell and are prepared to strike a deal which would...
Finn Russell questions Gatland's tactics
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Finn Russell has spoken out about the tactics employed by Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the recent, unsuccessful tour of South Africa. Speaking...
'He comes across more as a running back than a rugby player' - Brian O'Driscoll
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll is unconvinced by Scotland and Lions' winger Duhan van der Merwe despite his three Test starts against South Africa. Gatland was clearly impressed with the physical winger...
'If he was an All Black, you’d be saying he’s the next Dan Carter' - Dawson
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions scrumhalf Matt Dawson believes Finn Russell would be dubbed "the next Dan Carter" if he were an All Black. Dawson raved about the performance of...
O'Driscoll's unflattering assessment of van der Merwe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll was honest in his assessment of winger Duhan van der Merwe during the recent 2021 Lions series in South Africa but was not very complimentary of the 26...
Video - The Lions' BIG missed chance against the Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a game of fine margins, the Springboks managed a narrow 19-16 victory over the British and Irish Lions in the third test to clinch the series. Morne Steyn was the hero for South Africa...
Watch: Finn Russell's highlight reel of the third test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch the highlights of Finn Russell's impressive performance against the Springboks in the third test. The Finn Russell show in the third test ⚪️🍫#BoksvLions #LionsRugby #CastleLionsSeries...
'10s have to be attackers' - Gregor Townsend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says fly-halves Finn Russell and Marcus Smith are the future of Test rugby. Speaking on Sunday after Lions defeat to the Springboks in the...
