Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...
Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) has been ruled out of this Saturday’s clash against Japan with a back spasm. The tighthead prop was due to start at BT Murrayfield Stadium for...
Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday. Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...
British & Irish Lions Team To Face Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. 16,500...
British & Irish Lions Squad Update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...
British & Irish Lions squad update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, England) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England) have joined up with 26-man Lions squad in Jersey. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) will remain in Jersey to...
Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
The 11 uncapped players included in the Ireland squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lock James Ryan will captain Ireland during their Summer Series tests against Japan and USA with 11 uncapped players included in the squad. Commenting on the squad Andy Farrell said: "I...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
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...
