Leigh Halfpenny rugby player
Leigh Halfpenny rugby player

Leigh Halfpenny

22nd Dec 1988 1.75m/84kg Fullback

Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round 11

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race to the finals begins as Round 11 shapes as a crucial weekend for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. It begins in Wellington when the ladder-leading Hurricanes look to bounce back against the...

Crusaders name team to face Reds

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

In huge Crusaders news, Leigh Halfpenny will finally take the field this weekend. The Welshman, who has more than 100 caps for his country and sits third in their all-time points scorer list...

Crusaders Mid Season Injury Update & review

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three long-term injured Crusaders have returned to full training and are on track to be selectable for the Round 8 versus the Waratahs. They’ve been working diligently through their rehabilitation...

I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...

Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...

Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

“Men against boys” was the verdict of one UK-based writer after Ireland’s 31-7 victory over Wales on Saturday afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side were admittedly not firing on all cylinders...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...

Team News: The Crusaders Team to take on Munster

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

First starts and some great returns   Rob Penney has named his Crusaders team to face Munster in their historic clash in Cork, Ireland.   Quinten Strange captains the team who take...