Gatland Makes 6 Changes for Third Test vs Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to the starting XV which lost to the Springboks last Saturday in Cape Town. The defeat sees the Lions Series level...
Brian O’Driscoll calls for midfield shake up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has called for a change in the British and Irish Lions midfield for their second test against the Springboks on Saturday. The former Lions centre wants either Bundee Aki...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...
Farrell & Williams drafted in for South Africa 'A' clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell (Saracens, England) will replace Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) in the starting XV for tonight’s clash with South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium. The England...
PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in the South Africa camp have left the Springboks short of match practice, with a strong A side named against the Lions. The British and Irish Lions expect to see their seven-match...
Conor Murray to lead B&I Lions against South Africa 'A'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 14 July (kick off 7pm BST). Tour captain Conor...
Marcus Smith on his way to South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has called up Marcus Smith to replace the injured Finn Russell. Russell has withdrawn from the game against the Sharks this evening with Bundee Aki replacing him. Gatland has hopes...
Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...
REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad. The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...
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...
