Preview: No complacency for Wales against highly motivated Japanese
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales U20 go into their vital second pool game against Japan knowing they have to win to stay in the hunt for a place in the Cup semi-finals at the World Rugby U20 Championships. Their agonising...
Owens, Macleod and Davies-King released from Welsh Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Parry (Ospreys) has been called up to the squad. Scarlets’ duo Ken Owens (back) and Josh Macleod (shoulder), as well as Cardiff Rugby’s Will Davies-King (foot) have been released due to...
Joel Matavesi signs on again with Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Joel Matavesi has signed a new contract to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. The 28-year-old has made seven appearances in Black, Green and Gold since initially...
Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach. The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...
Sam Parry signs new Ospreys deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys announced today that Sam Parry had signed a new deal with the team. This news is a significant boost for the Ospreys, who have now re-signed one of their top try scorers ahead of the...
Saracens Injury Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlec Clarey Had surgery on his shoulder/neck after sustaining an injury against the Ospreys in the Heineken Champions Cup. Has started the rehabilitation process but will miss the start of the 23/24 campaign. Sean...
Elvis Taione Announces Retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTongan international, Elvis Taione, who was known for his aggressive and powerful scrummaging, announced his retirement from rugby. Born in Nuku’alofa, Elvis joined the Ospreys back in 2021 and...
Ryan Woodman will captain Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC’s Ryan Woodman captains the 30-player squad which consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs. There are five uncapped players included in the squad. The tournament, hosted in the Cape Town...
I won’t be back with the Ospreys – Alun Wyn Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has confirmed he will not be an Ospreys player next season. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain announced his retirement from international rugby last month after making...
Ospreys Dan Evans announces retirement from rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Evans has announced his retirement from rugby, bringing an end to his decade long career. Born on November 15th, 1988, in Swansea, Evans began his career on the wing with the Scarlets before moving...
