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Mike Phillips backs Murray as Lions captain but couldn't resist a little dig

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips has backed Warren Gatland's choice to appoint Conor Murray as Alun Wyn Jones' successor as tour captain.   Jones sustained a Tour-ending...

Gaüzère hangs up the whistle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Pascal Gaüzère blew the final whistle yesterday, not only on the Lions vs Japan match, but also his refereeing career.    The 44 year-old Frenchman...

Gatland on Conor Murray's appointment as captain

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Conor Murray has been named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming tour of South Africa after injury ruled out Alun Wyn Jones.   Jones was ruled out of the tour, along with Justin...

Conor Murray is the new British and Irish Lions Captain

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Conor Murray has been announced as the man to captain the British and Irish Lions after Alun Wyn Jones has pulled out following an injury he picked up against Japan. Murray is somewhat a surprise selection...

Lions captain Jones ruled out of South Africa tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the 28-10 victory over Japan. Jones had to be replaced in the eighth...

Joe Marler with the best Man of the Match interview ever seen

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Marler, the gift that keeps on giving. Marler put in a Man of the Match performance and capped off a superb day with this brilliant interview   One of the best Man of the Match interviews...

Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain 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 Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...

Options for Gatland if AWJ misses series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland may lose a vital player before the tour even starts after Alun Wyn Jones is helped off the field with what initially looked like a wrist injury but is suspected to be a shoulder dislocation....

WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe lands a monster drop kick in the Top 14 Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thomas Ramos bagged man of the match in the final with a fine kicking display in poor conditions but Cheslin Kolbe can not stay away from the action as he lands a huge drop goal in the match   Cheslin...

Six great Maori All Black Hakas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Maori All Blacks has long been one of the most intriguing and popular traditions and is a celebration of New Zealand’s rich Maori culture within the context of the country’s favourite sport.    This...