Gatland makes wholesale changes for Wales final World Cup warm-up fixture
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones returns to captain Wales for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Ireland in a starting line-up featuring 15 changes. Coach Warren Gatland has opted to make...
Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric return for Wales' final World Cup warm up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their side for their final preparation match ahead of the RWC with captain Alun Wyn Jones returning to the starting line-up for the clash in Dublin against Ireland. He will pack...
Hill and Patchell make Wales' Rugby World Cup squad, but Evans and Lee miss out
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell and the injured Cory Hill in his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but Rob Evans and Samson Lee have missed out. Doubt over Hill's place...
Wales 31 Man World Cup Squad Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland names his 31 man World Cup Squad He had this to say “Selection is always the toughest part of the job and that is especially true come RWC time. “Reducing...
Wales 17-22 Ireland: Stockdale at the double in improved Irish display
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ireland bounced back from last week's dismal...
Watch: Luke McGrath's try saving tackle against Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed their first win Cardiff since 2015 as Jacob Stockdale grabbed a brace to guide Ireland to a 17-22 victory. Ireland held a 19 point lead at one stage in the encounter,...
Uncapped Welsh duo handed starting debuts against Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named two uncapped players in their side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday with prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane both set to make their international debuts. Carre and Lane,...
Gatland urges Wales to 'step it up' as Biggar returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar, James Davies and Jake Ball come into the Wales side as they eye revenge against England in Cardiff. Warren Gatland challenged Wales to "step it up" as he named Dan Biggar...
Three Changes to Wales Starting XV to Face England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made three changes to his side to face England in Cardiff on Saturday with Jake Ball, James Davies and Dan Biggar coming into the starting XV. Ball comes into the second...
Warren Gatland names strong Wales team for first England double header
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will become his country’s most capped rugby player of all time on Sunday when he leads Wales against England at Twickenham. It will be Jones’ 135th test...
