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International Friendlies

2023

Aaron Wainwright calls for 80 minutes of energy and accuracy against England

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Wainwright has highlighted energy and accuracy as key ingredients for Wales when they tackle Guinness Six Nations rivals England at Twickenham. It is 12 years since Wales beat England away from...

They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New-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...

Drama filled first day as HSBC SVNS debuts in Perth

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was high drama on an action-packed first day of the HSBC SVNS in Perth as fans were treated to fireworks on and off the pitch Action packed day as third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 kicks off in Perth,...

Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Borthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...

It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren 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...

HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...