Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach. But it could prove...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...
Match Day Programme: England vs. Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales staked their claim as a potential dark horse going into the world cup, by securing a statement win against england last weekend at the Principality Stadium. Today the Roses will have home ground...
Talking points as Wales host England in World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup preparations will move up a gear for Wales and England when they meet in Cardiff on Saturday. Their first tournament warm-up fixture comes five weeks before World Cup openers that see England...
PREVIEW: Wales vs Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will want to ruin Warren Gatland's welcome home party when they face Wales at Principality Stadium in the opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. The Kiwi could not have asked for a...
Welsh International Wainwright Firing Again After Move To URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving moved to the United Rugby Championship, Welsh international Sam Wainwright is firing again in more ways than one. After making a memorable Test debut in the historic victory over the Springboks...
Robin McBryde Says Welsh Players Will Be Out To Impress The Returning Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRobin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker...
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...
Gatland: Farrell the only contender for British and Irish Lions job
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland says Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell is the only real contender to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour to Australia in 2025. Gatland was in charge of...
