Gatland's captaincy gamble
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...
"Angry" Hogg may be benched for final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter Chiefs fullback Stuart Hogg may be asked to take a seat on the bench this weekend when Exeter take on Harlequins in the Premiership final – a notion which has evidently left...
Lions' long-range kickers could be key to test success says Neil Jenkins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes that his long-range kickers can be a major asset against the Springboks this summer. With Staurt Hogg and...
Jack Nowell starts over Hogg for Exeter's semi-final against Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor a sixth successive season, Exeter will line-up for a last-four showdown, knowing they are just one step away from running out at Twickenham in the end of the season showpiece. Exeter Chiefs...
Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo months out from the first British and Irish Lions test against South Africa, Alan Quinlan has picked his British and Irish Lions Test XV. The former Ireland flanker has picked an...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer. The South African...
Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer. The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...
Lions Watch: Rees-Zammit & Sam Simmonds grab doubles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit & Sam Simmonds both scored doubles of Gloucester and Exeter respectively has they continued their fine form after their inclusions in the British and Irish Lions Tour. Wales...
