WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...
Final chance to impress France head coach Fabien Galthie
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith head coach Fabien Galthie naming his 33-man squad next week, it is a last opportunity for the players to impress in the clash against Fiji this weekend. Emilien Gailleton is the big omission...
France flanker Francois Cros returns from injury for latest Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Francois Cros will play his first match since suffering a groin injury when France take on Fiji in their penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up. There were initially some concerns over the flanker’s...
Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives. With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Wales anxiously wait for Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDewi Lake’s bid to captain Wales at the men’s Rugby World Cup is in limbo after he damaged a knee during the 19-17 weekend defeat to England. The hooker lasted 27 minutes of...
Liam Williams not planning to end Wales career despite move to Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Williams has no plans to call time on his Wales career as he prepares for a post-World Cup stint in Japan that will sideline him from the Guinness Six Nations next year. The Wales full-back...
Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025. The pair bring more than 250 games...
Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...
Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced...
