Key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFierce rivals England and Wales continue their Guinness Six Nations campaigns with an eagerly-awaited clash at Twickenham. England kicked off with a narrow victory over Italy in Rome, while Wales almost...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row. Wales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - Part 2
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And their record under head coach Warren Gatland shows four successive appearances...
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
On This Day in 2009: Tigers book a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2009, Leicester Tigers booked a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster after beating Cardiff Blues in a historic sudden death penalty shoot-out at the Millennium Stadium. 🏉...
Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday. The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
