Leigh Halfpenny rugby player
Leigh Halfpenny rugby player

Leigh Halfpenny

22nd Dec 1988 1.75m/84kg Fullback

Fourth shot at Challenge Cup glory for Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With RC Toulon set to take on Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille on May 27, here's a look back at their previous three appearances in the competition’s showpiece game.     2010:...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...

Wales name squad for South Africa Test Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   It is Wales' first visit to the Republic since 2014 when Wales lost their...

Liam Williams recovers from injury to start against the Ospreys

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have named a side showing three changes, all behind the scrum, for Saturday’s West Wales derby against the Ospreys (5.10pm).   Wales international Liam Williams has recovered from...

Scarlets make changes for Dragons test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets take on Dragons in the URC at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (19:35; S4C) showing seven personnel changes from last weekend’s win over Cardiff.   Four of those come behind the scrum...

Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday.   The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...

Leigh Halfpenny joins Wales U20s coaching set-up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Lions star Leigh Halfpenny has been brought in to help the Wales U20s team with their kicking.     The 33-year-old Scarlets full-back has been on the sidelines for...

The proven Six Nations pedigree Wales are missing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales kick off their Six Nations defence without the services of proven class with the likes of George North, Taulupe Faletau, Leigh Halfpenny, Josh Navidi, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric also...

North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...

George North still dreaming of Wales Six Nations return after long injury lay-off

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking to Stats Perform, Wales star George North indicated there was a chance he could still play a part in the Six Nations.     George North still believes he could feature for Wales...