Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones 'fit and raring to go' for first Test – Tandy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones returned to action just three weeks after dislocating his shoulder and is now in line to start against South Africa. British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is...
Powell to miss entire Olympics Sevens due to COVID
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa Sevens head coach Neil Powell has tested positive for COVID-19, and is going into isolation for 14 days. This means that Powell will be missing the entire Sevens tournament at the Olympics. Powell will...
All Blacks name squad for 2021 Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship. 🎥...
Nienaber discusses poor SA A result as first test looms
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday’s result in the SA A vs Bulls game has left Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber with more complications than answers as the first test against the British & Irish Lions looms. Jake...
Georgia head coach on ventilator in South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia’s Head Coach, Levan Maisashvili, is currently on a ventilator in South Africa after Covid-19 has caused “serious damage” to his lungs, according to a report in the Associated...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
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...