Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales face a tough Twickenham assignment against England. Rio Dyer believes that Wales will need to back themselves and build on a stunning second-half display against Scotland when they tackle England...
Wales Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInconsistency has plagued Welsh rugby in recent Guinness Men’s Six Nations campaigns, with two titles punctuated by three fifth-place finishes across the last five editions of the Championship. Two...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
Andy Farrell says appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach ‘magical’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell described his appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach as “pretty magical” but has ruled out a repeat of the moment that made his name with the tourists. Farrell takes...
