On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...
Gatland reveals his Wales side to take on Barbarians
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has today announced his Wales XV to play Barbarian F.C on Saturday at Principality Stadium (4 November, KO 2.30pm, live on S4C).Leigh Halfpenny starts at fullback and will make his final...
Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...
Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa take on fellow three-time winners New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable...
Dan Biggar confident future is bright for Wales as Test career draws to end
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half won 112 caps and scored more than 600 points for Wales. Dan Biggar feels that the future is bright for Wales after his Test career drew to a close following an agonising Rugby World Cup exit. Wales...
Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...
Wales: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were dreaming of a third semi-final appearance in the last four Rugby World Cups after topping a tough pool, but could not fend off a fierce comeback from Argentina in the quarter-final in Marseille. Abiding...
