Scarlets’ dual-code dragon: The Origins of Sam Lousi
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales is known for its dragons. Adorned across their national flag, the dragon is frequently depicted in fiction as a monstrously large creature, capable of sudden and devastating destruction. It is appropriate...
Six Dragons called up for Wales U18 double-header
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySIX Dragons youngsters will feature in a double-header for Wales Under-18s against Scotland in Ystrad Mynach on Sunday. There will be a fixture between the development teams at 12.30pm before...
Warren Gatland says ‘the right structures’ give Ireland an advantage over Wales
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland says he is “not 100 per cent convinced” that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires. Gatland admitted “it has probably...
Wales to play home match at Twickenham as Taylor Swift kicks them out of Cardiff
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will face world champions South Africa at Twickenham in June due to Taylor Swift’s Principality Stadium concert. The Springboks’ first game since their World Cup triumph in France will...
DHL Stormers can clinch SA Shield in Pretoria
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just two points separating the log leaders from Cape Town and the second-placed Northern Gautengers, it is impossible to underplay the significance to the destination of the South African Shield of...
STAT ATTACK: Unstoppable Gavin Coombes, Warrick Gelant magic & more
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Scarlets v Munster Gavin Coombes scored two tries, made the second-most carries (17), most dominant...
Wales U20s name side to face Ireland U20s
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third consecutive game the back-line remains intact while there are three changes in the pack with two positional switches in the engine room. Scarlets’ loosehead prop Josh Morse will earn...
Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...
BKT URC Round 10 Review
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwards the Ospreys hero Ospreys coach Toby Booth paid a glowing tribute to his match-winning “quarterback” Dan Edwards following the dramatic 19-17 victory over Ulster Rugby in Swansea. Fly-half...