Wales’ George North says pre-World Cup ‘vibe’ different from dismal Six Nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick said he would reflect ahead of his World Cup squad announcement following England’s lacklustre performance in their 20-9 defeat to Wales. England withered...
Gatland names his team to take on England
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the Vodafone Summer Series match against England this Saturday at Principality Stadium Leigh Halfpenny is named at fullback...
Ryan Elias raring to return in Summer Series
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Elias may not have played since last Christmas, but he believes he will return fitter and stronger than ever before when he gets his chance in the Summer Series next month. The...
Five Wales Stars Ruled Out of Wales vs England
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive 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...
Taine Plumtree called into Wales squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe uncapped Taine Plumtree, who Scarlets last week unveiled as a new signing, has been called up to the Wales senior men’s squad. Swansea-born Plumtree (23) met up with his Wales team mates at...
Owens, Macleod and Davies-King released from Welsh Squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Parry (Ospreys) has been called up to the squad. Scarlets’ duo Ken Owens (back) and Josh Macleod (shoulder), as well as Cardiff Rugby’s Will Davies-King (foot) have been released due to...
Gatland Announces Training Squad for RWC 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 54-player preliminary training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Players will start to come in for training sessions with Wales on a rolling...
Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Wales up to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have moved up one place to ninth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-17 win against Italy in Rome. Warren Gatland’s side had faced the prospect of dropping out...