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Siya Kolisi backs Erasmus' lack of respect claims

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has backed the claims of Rassie Erasmus that Nic Berry did not respect him during the first test match.   During Friday's pre-match press conference, Kolisi...

Lions clear the air on Dan Biggar's fitness and readiness for the second test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions forwards' coach Robin McBryde confirmed on Friday that flyhalf Dan Biggar is on track to be cleared to start Saturday's second Test in Cape Town following his head injury...

Crunch Time - SA vs British & Irish Lions, Second Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions 1, Springboks 0. Such is the situation after last weekend as we dive headfirst into the second Test, which has the makings of a beautiful and beastly affair.    The Lions stuck one on...

'O'Keeffe has been one of the best referees I've had to deal with' - Stuart Hogg

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben O'Keefe referees the second test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions on Saturday. The New Zealander was widely commented on during the Lions press conference on Friday following Rassie...

Rugby Australia release a statement on Rassie Erasmus' video

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has hit back at SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus following his hour-long video about the first Test where he criticised the performance of Australian referee Nic Berry.     Rugby...

"We do feel we've got a few gears to go up" - Alun Wyn Jones

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones predicts an up-front battle against the Springboks in this Saturday's crucial second Test.   The tourists head into the second test knowing that...

Inside the Bubble: Episode 5

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this week's episode of Inside the Bubble, Rory Sutherland, Tom Curry and Robbie Henshaw tackle all the important issues: Who is the most intense on Tour, what is the best post-match recovery, and is...

How Did The Lions Beat the Springboks? | B&I Lions v South Africa 1st Test | Rugby Analysis

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa has been filled with intrigue and drama and the 1st Test was no exception! So, how did the Lions beat the Springboks? I   n this Rugby Analysis...