
So what's with this Lions squad? | SQUAD ANALYSIS & REACTION
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday, Warren Gatland sprung a Lions squad on the world that not one of us saw coming, packed with surprises and lacking quite a few huge names. So, why did Gatland select the squad he did, and what...
Brian O’Driscoll picks his British and Irish Lions starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has picked a British and Irish Lions XV following the confirmation of the 37-man squad to tour South Africa on Thursday. O’Driscoll selected his starting team for Off...
Two Lions in Exeter Chiefs' pack, Hill out with a 'niggle'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has called on his Exeter Chiefs side to maintain their push for the Premiership play-offs with another big performance against visiting Worcester Warriors on Saturday. “We...
Team News Northampton v Gloucester: Lions Biggar and Rees-Zammit start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby Chris Boyd has made just three changes to his starting XV to face Gloucester Rugby at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. Saints enter this weekend’s...
Three 2021 Lions to feature in the Welsh derby between Ospreys and Scarlets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys and Scarlets clash in the Rainbow Cup on Saturday with three British and Irish Lions set to feature in the Welsh derby. For Ospreys, Justin Tipuric will lead the side and lines...
Leinster field three 2021 British and Irish Lions against Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow in Round 2 of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup in the Sportsground has been announced. Leo Cullen has made a number of changes from the 23 that...
Gatland explains Jonathan Sexton's Lions omission
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland revealed he had a hard time making the decision to leave Johnny Sexton out of his British and Irish Lions squad. Johnny Sexton's omission from the British and Irish...
Tony Brown heading to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach Tony Brown is set to depart the Highlanders before the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman begins. Brown will join Head Coach Jamie Joseph and immediately depart to Japan for...
Winners & Losers: British and Irish Lions Squad Announcement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvery four years players from all the Home Nations eagerly await to hear their name as the British and Irish Lions squad is announced. This year, Warren Gatland was not short on some surprise...
Gatland explains Navidi and Davies omissions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has opened up on a number of omissions in the wake of the squad announcement earlier today (Thursday). Gatland named a 37-man squad...