Taulupe Faletau: Belief and confidence key for Wales at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaulupe Faletau has highlighted Wales’ sense of belief and confidence as they close in on a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance. Australia’s defeat against Fiji means...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe headline act in the second round of fixtures was Fiji, who beat Australia 22-15 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday - their first victory over the Wallabies in 69 years. Perhaps surprisingly,...
Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys has predicted “a hell of a game” when Rugby World Cup rivals Wales and Australia go head-to-head in Lyon. Top spot in Pool C could be on the line next Sunday and Wales know...
Wales secure bonus-point win over Portugal in Pool C
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales overcame a brave and passionate Portugal to make it two wins out of two at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a scrappy 28-8 victory in Pool C at Stade de Nice. Wing Louis Rees-Zammit scored an early...
WATCH: Faletau the try-stopper
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Wales' Taulupe Faletau's tackle stops Portugal's try attempt. What a try save from Faletau #WALvPOR #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/m5TGu8ZFoN — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits) September...
Wales wary of Portugal's coast-to-coast style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will be chasing a second bonus-point victory in Nice as they aim to stay ahead of the pack in Pool C at the World Cup. Portugal are Wales’ second opponents, and it will...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
Lake returns as Wales captain - Gatland names team to play Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales arrived in Nice from Bordeaux on Monday afternoon and have been preparing for this fixture from their match city training base. Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half to win his 50th cap for Wales....
George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
