Gethin Jenkins rugby player
Gethin Jenkins rugby player

Gethin Jenkins

17th Nov 1980 1.88m/121kg Assistant Coach

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Josh Adams returns to Wales' starting XV for series decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Head coach Wayne Pivac has namedhis team  face South Africa in the Test series decider. (KO 4.05pm BST)   Wales play the Springboks at DHL Stadium, Cape Town on Saturday with the series...

Wales sweat on the fitness of Dan Biggar

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales may have to contest the series-deciding Test in South Africa without the services of flyhalf and captain, Dan Biggar.    Dan sustained a shoulder injury during the second Test in Bloemfontein...

Wayne Pivac makes one change to his starting XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales team to play South Africa at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on Saturday (KO 4.05pm BST live on Sky Sports Action with highlights on S4C).   There...

Leading surgeon warns against Tomas Francis' participation in Round 4 of Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales’ assistant coach Gethin Jenkins has confirmed that prop Tomas Francis will be available for his side’s titanic Round 4 clash with France this weekend.    However, Professor...

Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday.   The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Cardiff Blues to become Cardiff Rugby in re-branding move

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After consultations with various key stakeholders, Cardiff Blues are set to return to their roots as far as their brand is concerned and will be known as Cardiff Rugby from here on out.   A new...

Six Nations news: injuries and quotes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have made two changes to their squad for Round 2 where they will face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   Georges Henri-Colombe and Jean-Baptiste Gros will be replaced by Uini Atonio...

Gethin Jenkins: New coach sets out case for Wales defence

3 years ago by BBC Rugby News

New Wales defence coach Gethin Jenkins demands excellence from his squad, just as he did as a player.