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Watch: Cobus Reinach sets up Aphelele Fassi for the first try against the Bulls

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cobus Reinach snipes and is able to get the ball away to Aphelele Fassi to score the first South Africa A try against the Bulls.   💨 @c_reinach ➡️ @onke_fassi pic.twitter.com/hbbZfyUOFH —...

PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks.   The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...

Rassie Erasmus highlights two Farrell tackles after Gatland criticised the officiated on Faf de Klerk's yellow card

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Warren Gatland after the British and Irish Lions' coach called for 'clarity' and 'complete consistency’.   Lions head coach Warren...

Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Springboks injury concerns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided positive news concerning the fitness of star looseforward Pieter-Steph du Toit.   The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year will recover...

Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures.     Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...

SA 'A' vs Lions aftermath: what the experts said

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For 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...

South Africa A v British and Irish Lions Top Performers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joseph Dweba - South Africa 'A':     Despite only playing the first half of the game, Dweba put in a performance worthy of a full game. Dweba gained a solid 19 metres that proved vital to...

Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury.     Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...

British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A.   The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...