Mike Phillips backs Murray as Lions captain but couldn't resist a little dig
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips has backed Warren Gatland's choice to appoint Conor Murray as Alun Wyn Jones' successor as tour captain. Jones sustained a Tour-ending...
Covid-19 in the Springbok camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks cancelled today’s (Sunday) training session in Johannesburg after a round of testing returned three positive Covid-19 results. The timing is less than ideal as...
Conor Murray speaks after captaincy announcement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of an eventful British & Irish Lions vs Japan test in Scotland, Conor Murray has spoken about being handed the captain’s armband for the tour after Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out with...
Gatland's captaincy gamble
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...
Gatland on Conor Murray's appointment as captain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray has been named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming tour of South Africa after injury ruled out Alun Wyn Jones. Jones was ruled out of the tour, along with Justin...
Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...
Options for Gatland if AWJ misses series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland may lose a vital player before the tour even starts after Alun Wyn Jones is helped off the field with what initially looked like a wrist injury but is suspected to be a shoulder dislocation....
Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) has been ruled out of this Saturday’s clash against Japan with a back spasm. The tighthead prop was due to start at BT Murrayfield Stadium for...
1888 Cup: Warren Gatland Previews Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 1888 Cup at BT Murrayfield, Warren Gatland discusses the challenges the Japanese will pose and reflects on his first team selection of the 2021 #LionsRugby Tour.
Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday. Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...
