Leigh Halfpenny rugby player
Leigh Halfpenny rugby player

Leigh Halfpenny

22nd Dec 1988 1.75m/84kg Fullback

Scarlets team to play Vodacom Bulls

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Shingler takes over the captain’s armband as the Scarlets return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales & Viaplay). With Jonathan...

Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities.   Leigh...

Wales name 37-player squad for the 2023 Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named a 37 player squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Ken Owens will captain the squad for the championship. Wyn Jones, Dewi Lake...

Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams bagged their places in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage amid an enthralling Round 3 last weekend.   Cardiff Rugby, RC Toulon, Connacht Rugby, Bristol Bears, Glasgow Warriors,...

Match Report: Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...

Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...

United Rugby Championship R12 Wrap-Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

GLASGOW SEE OFF THE CHAMPIONS AS LEINSTER SURVIVE SCARE   A second try of the match from Argentine wing Sebastián Cancelliere in the final play secured a bonus point 24-17 victory for Glasgow...

Scarlets team to play Cardiff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 12 clash with Cardiff Rugby at the Arms Park (17:15; Viaplay).   The West Walians...

Scarlets produce stunning second-half display to down Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets produced a stirring second-half display to claim a second United Rugby Championship win of the season in a pulsating Welsh derby clash at Parc y Scarlets. With a crowd of eight and a half thousand...

Ken Owens to lead Scarlets for New Year’s clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens takes over the captain’s armband for the Scarlets’ New Year’s Day BKT United Rugby Championship round 11 clash with Dragons RFC at...