Rhys Patchell signs for the Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders continue their trend of recent years of importing international experience with the announcement that the vastly experienced Welsh International, Rhys Patchell, has signed a one-year deal...
Taine Plumtree called into Wales squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe uncapped Taine Plumtree, who Scarlets last week unveiled as a new signing, has been called up to the Wales senior men’s squad. Swansea-born Plumtree (23) met up with his Wales team mates at...
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...
Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...
McMillan to lead Chiefs through to 2026
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has extended his contract with the Chiefs Rugby Club through to 2026.McMillan has taken the team from strength to strength since taking over the reins from Warren Gatland...
Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished fifth,...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: France v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...
Wales name team for Six Nations finale against France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the final round Guinness Six Nations match against France this Saturday at the Stade de France in Paris (KO 2.45pm GMT live on...
Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured Wales pair Liam Williams and Scott Baldwin are absent from Warren Gatland's 32-man squad for their final Six Nations fixture in France on Saturday. Full-back Williams sustained a shoulder...