Jonathan Davies returns to lead Scarlets into European quest
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies returns to lead the Scarlets in the opening round of their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign in Castres on Saturday (15:15; epcrugby.tv). Davies...
Sporting Switch Working Wonders For BKT URC Top Tackler
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFootball’s loss is proving to be rugby’s gain in the case of BKT URC top tackler Alex Mann. He spent three years on the books of Cardiff City as a teenage centre-half before opting...
Two changes to Scarlets side for Cardiff clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo changes to Scarlets side for Cardiff clash Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel has made two personnel changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round seven clash...
Match Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor these two teams, there’s no game quite like it. It’s the west Wales derby and it means a huge amount, as long-serving Ospreys prop Nicky Smith confirms. “I would be lying if...
Scarlets welcome back internationals for West Wales derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has welcomed back a number of his experienced players for Sunday’s West Wales derby against the Ospreys (15:00, Viaplay). The Scarlets starting line-up for the round six BKT...
Top 14 Round 7 Wrap-Up
1 year ago by Larrissa FallsWe’re detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 7 of France’s Top14 League Stade Francais v Racing 92FT = Stade Francais 9 – 13 Racing Stade...
Scarlets welcome back Johnny Williams for Dublin trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Johnny Williams returns to the Scarlets side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five match with Leinster in Dublin (19:35; S4C). Williams has overcome a hamstring...
Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...
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...