Finn Russell opens up on experience of Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions tour ended in tragedy for the men in red as they fell 19-16 to the Springboks in the third and final Test in Cape Town. Scottish flyhalf Finn Russell was...
Gatland sheds light on kicking game-plan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe entertainment factor of the rugby in the current British & Irish Lions series in South Africa has scored very poorly and fans have begun to seriously question the tactic which both sides are obviously...
Gatland believes emotional come-down may undo Boks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland believes the biggest challenge facing the Springboks this weekend lies in their heads. Gatland said this week that it will be difficult for...
Sharks' owner has lawyers on standby to defend Rassie Erasmus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Massotti has thrown his weight behind SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus saying that he has a team of lawyers ready to defend the Union and their Director of Rugby in their disciplinary hearing. On...
Gatland calls out Springboks for slowing tactics
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Head Coach Warren Gatland has called out South Africa on supposed ‘slowing down’ tactics which became a significant factor in the second Test. The Springboks triumphed...
Confirmed: Erasmus to face misconduct hearing
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby will face an independent misconduct hearing for comments regarding match official performance during the test series between South Africa and...
Nigel Owens weighs in on Kolbe/Murray incident
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCelebrated former referee Nigel Owens has weighed in on the debate surrounding Cheslin Kolbe’s challenge on Conor Murray during the second Test in between South Africa and the British &...
SA vs British & Irish Lions: what the experts said
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks levelled the series in Cape Town on Saturday evening with a 27-9 defeat of the British & Irish Lions. It was a game with plenty of niggle after a stormy build-up...
Crunch Time - SA vs British & Irish Lions, Second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions 1, Springboks 0. Such is the situation after last weekend as we dive headfirst into the second Test, which has the makings of a beautiful and beastly affair. The Lions stuck one on...
Erasmus criticises Gatland's comments on Faf de Klerk and Marius Jonker
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has taken aim again at the officials ahead of the second Test, stating that the Springboks should have an "equal chance" in the remainder of...
