Taulupe Faletau rugby player
Taulupe Faletau rugby player

Taulupe Faletau

12th Nov 1990 1.88m/110kg No. 8

Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job.  Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their...

Wales boss Warren Gatland says heavy South Africa loss helps World Cup selection

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was the first time Wales have conceded 50 points under Warren Gatland, who picks his 33-man World Cup squad on Monday. Warren Gatland said Wales’ record defeat to South Africa in Cardiff had...

Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...

Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales play their final World Cup warm-up Test on Saturday when they tackle South Africa at the Principality Stadium. It is a last opportunity for players to impress before Wales head coach Warren Gatland...

Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...

Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Attack coach Alex King has warned Wales that England will be “hurting” ahead of their Twickenham rematch.   England were underwhelming in Saturday’s 20-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff...

Joe Roberts could make Wales debut in next World Cup warm-up clash with England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland looks set to hand Scarlets centre Joe Roberts a Test debut among wholesale changes for Saturday’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.   Wales head...

Wales’ George North says pre-World Cup ‘vibe’ different from dismal Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will step up their World Cup preparations on Saturday, with George North claiming “the vibe is completely different” following a dismal Six Nations campaign last season.   England arrive...

Five Wales Stars Ruled Out of Wales vs England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five players will not be heading to Warren Gatland's second overseas World Cup training camp in Turkey this month, and thus won't be available for the first warm-up against England in Cardiff on August...