WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...
Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season
1 year ago by Larrissa FallsThe ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order Gervais...
Wales announce team to face South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play South Africa in the final match of the 2023 Summer Series this Saturday (19 August, KO 3.15pm BST live on Prime Video in English...
Taine Plumtree still in hunt for Wales World Cup place despite shoulder issue
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that Plumtree faces a period of rehabilitation. Wales back-row forward Taine Plumtree does not require shoulder surgery after being injured against...
Wales anxiously wait for Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDewi Lake’s bid to captain Wales at the men’s Rugby World Cup is in limbo after he damaged a knee during the 19-17 weekend defeat to England. The hooker lasted 27 minutes of...
Liam Williams not planning to end Wales career despite move to Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Williams has no plans to call time on his Wales career as he prepares for a post-World Cup stint in Japan that will sideline him from the Guinness Six Nations next year. The Wales full-back...
Boks expect Wales to take them to the “gutters”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human and lock Jean Kleyn said on Monday they were preparing for an epic encounter against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in their penultimate match...
Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced...
Steve Borthwick to ‘wait and see’ on England captain Owen Farrell’s suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell is set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 victory over Wales at Twickenham. Farrell’s yellow card for a shoulder-led...
A look at England England v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales emerged comfortable 20-9 winners from the first of two meetings between the teams last weekend in Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s side headed into the fixture under loads of pressure following their...