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Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zander 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...

‘Fantastic’ Owen Farrell backed to have great Lions tour by Warren Gatland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell has been fast-tracked on to the British and Irish Lions’ bench against Japan as Warren Gatland reveals a squad poll identified the England captain as the talisman of the tourists’...

British and Irish Lions | The Ultimate Test | Episode Two

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions have launched a new weekly series which gives a unique behind the scenes insight into life in camp as they prepare to take on South Africa.  

Lions Tour: Warren Gatland on facing Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions coach Warren Gatland talks about facing Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday        

1888 Cup: Warren Gatland Previews Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 1888 Cup at BT Murrayfield, Warren Gatland discusses the challenges the Japanese will pose and reflects on his first team selection of the 2021 #LionsRugby Tour.

Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren 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     Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...

Three players name-dropped as potential replacements for Duane Vermeulen

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are considering their options and have kept their cards close to their chest when it comes to Duane Vermeulen’s replacement.   Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids addressed...

Springbok pair cleared to join training camp

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster have confirmed that centre Damian de Allende and lock RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa.   The pair will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’...

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...

"I'm ready to play" - Himeno raring to take on the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Star Brave Blossoms' back-rower Kazuki Himeno is raring to take on the British and Irish Lions and has declared himself fit to take on the Four Nations having caught a flight from Auckland to Edinburgh...