Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
Gatland reveals his Wales RWC squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior mens head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average...
Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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 RugbyIt 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...
South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...
Wales ready to meet South Africa’s physicality head on
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Wainwright admits Wales will face a team that sets the bar in terms of physicality when they meet World Cup warm-up opponents South Africa on Saturday. Wales’ final preparation Test promises...
Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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 RugbyWales 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...
A look at Wales vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new chapter of the Wales versus South Africa rivalry will be written on Saturday when the two sides clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. While these sides are not your traditional rivals,...
