Gethin Jenkins rugby player
Gethin Jenkins rugby player

Gethin Jenkins

17th Nov 1980 1.88m/121kg Assistant Coach

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...

North to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on...

Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...

Key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fierce rivals England and Wales continue their Guinness Six Nations campaigns with an eagerly-awaited clash at Twickenham. England kicked off with a narrow victory over Italy in Rome, while Wales almost...

Sporting Switch Working Wonders For BKT URC Top Tackler

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Football’s loss is proving to be rugby’s gain in the case of BKT URC top tackler Alex Mann.   He spent three years on the books of Cardiff City as a teenage centre-half before opting...

Match Preview: Scarlets v Cardiff Rugby

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dwayne Peel and Gethin Jenkins were long-time team-mates for Wales and the Lions, but this weekend they will be locking horns on the coaching front.Scarlets boss Peel has a lot of respect for Jenkins who...

5 memorable meetings between Wales and Argentina

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have an impressive record against the Pumas. Wales and Argentina will face each other in a first Rugby World Cup clash since 1999 on Saturday. The opening Marseille quarter-final sees Wales start...

Costelow in for injured Anscombe - Wales make late change for Georgia match

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has to make a late change to his match-day 23, with Sam Costelow (pictured) moving from the bench to start at fly-half instead of Gareth Anscombe, who suffered a groin injury...

Anscombe to start at fly-half - Wales announce squad to play Georgia

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his match-day 23 to play Georgia at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday 7 October and has made six changes to his starting 15, including captain Dewi...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...