Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV. Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...
Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...
On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2018, Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 29. After 74 caps for his country...
SA 'A' vs Lions aftermath: what the experts said
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time on the 2021 tour, the British & Irish Lions tasted the bitterness of defeat as they fell to a physically intimidating and fiery South Africa A team. The writing was...
'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift. Watson arrived...
Gatland's captaincy gamble
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...
Best Lions XV From The Last 3 Tours
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Lions squad being announced today and the anticipation of the upcoming series front and centre for the fans, we dive into picking the best starting XV over the last three tours. In 2009 the tourists...
Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...
O'Driscoll & Warburton incensed by Julien Marchand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Lions captains Brian O’Driscoll and Sam Warburton have hit out at the actions of Julien Marchand in Toulouse’s semi-final victory over Bordeaux yesterday. Marchand’s...
“Hamish Watson is never too small.” - Sam Warburton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has firmly established himself in the corner of Scotland flanker Hamish Watson amid the vocalisation of the somewhat incomprehensible notion that...
