Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in South Africa have overshadowed the Lions tour, but Warren Gatland's squad will not be distracted. The British and Irish Lions are focused on delivering a strong showing...
B&I Lions' top stats performers: tackles, carries & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions lay down a marker in their opening tour game with a 56-14 demolishing of the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg. Warren Gatland’s charges displayed skill and...
Iain Henderson leads the B&I Lions against the Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts this Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Sharks at Emirates Airline...
British and Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries and Josh Adams added four in a dominant 56-14 win over the Lions in Johannesburg. Here is how we rated Warren Gatland's charges. 15....
Lions collide: Lions v British and Irish Lions Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions are targeting a strong start to their tour of South Africa, taking on their Johannesburg namesakes on Saturday. Chris Harris says the British and Irish Lions...
Eight Players Set To Make Their B&I Lions Debut In Tour Opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has included eight potential Lions debutants in the Tour opener against the Lions. The side captained by Stuart Hogg has four players set to make their...
Stuart Hogg to skipper B&I Lions in Tour opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) will captain The British & Irish Lions in the opening match of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series when the tourists take on The Lions this Saturday (kick-off...
Jack Nowell starts over Hogg for Exeter's semi-final against Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor a sixth successive season, Exeter will line-up for a last-four showdown, knowing they are just one step away from running out at Twickenham in the end of the season showpiece. Exeter Chiefs...
Rob Baxter reacts to Skinner and Ewers bans
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has hit out at the disciplinary process which has seen two of his top players, Dave Ewers and Sam Skinner, slapped with 4-week bans for dangerous tackles during their most...
Bristol finish on top, Exeter edge Sale to claim a home semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe finals of the Premiership have been confirmed after Exeter claimed a remarkable 20-19 come from behind win over Sale Sharks to seal a home semi-final. Meanwhile, Bristol earned four league...
