No extra time for British and Irish Lions as tour - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions series in South Africa could end in a stalemate, just as it did four years ago in New Zealand with no extra-time decider built in. According to a report in the Daily Mail, if the Lions...
Springbok and Lions 10's Face Off In The Top 14
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPau and Racing 92 have named their sides to play in the Top 14 opening game of the weekend tomorrow. Apart from the blockbuster backline named by the visitors, all eyes will be on the pivots, as Elton...
Caelan Doris returns in the starting XV for Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris is set to feature for the first time for Leinster since their 10-13 win over Munster in January. The Irish International has been selected at no.8 for Leinster's Rainbow Cup clash against...
Japan Joins Scotland's Autumn Schedule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have today been announced as Scotland’s opponents this autumn, joining Australia and South Africa in heading to BT Murrayfield in November. The Brave Blossoms, who will...
Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer. The South African...
Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer. The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...
Sheedy backs 'world-class' Rees-Zammit to 'tear it up' in South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol and Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy has dubbed fellow Welshman Louis Rees-Zammit 'world class' and has backed the speedster to light up the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa. The...
Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...
British and Irish Lions Players & Staff Take Pay Cut - Report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions stars and staff have accepted a 25 per cent pay cut ahead of this summer's trip to South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail. 2021 Lions will be...
Tadhg Furlong confirms that he turned down a longer IRFU contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has revealed that he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU. The 28-year-old has reiterated that he is "very happy" with...
