Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...
Lions coach Gatland confident tour will continue after 'surreal' day
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insisted he is not concerned about the viability of his side's tour of South Africa, despite a coronavirus outbreak hitting his squad just hours before...
REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad. The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v The Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty threatening to engulf their tour as they made it two emphatic wins from two matches in South Africa with a 7-54 win over Sharks in Johannesburg. Warren...
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...
Warren Gatland and Iain Henderson full press conference
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland and Iain Henderson full press conference 5 July 2021
The Five Sharks' Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions face the Sharks on Wednesday evening at Ellis Park (6pm, BST) in what is their second tour match in South Africa. While Warren Gatland's side cruised to a comfortable...
Looking ahead to the Sharks vs Lions clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Wednesday evening, the British & Irish will take the field to honour a fixture they last partook in just over 12 years ago – against the Sharks. Due complications related...
Gatland encourages Lions back rowers to play to their strengths
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has given his back row a licence to thrill against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Wednesday evening. Tom Curry, Josh Navidi and Sam Simmonds...
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...
