James Botham rugby player
James Botham rugby player

James Botham

22nd Feb 1998 1.91m/104kg No. 8

France in unfamiliar territory and Wales just miss record – Six Nations stats

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations produced three eventful games. France prop up the Guinness Six Nations table for the first time in over a decade while Wales narrowly missed out on a...

Wales coach Alex King demands ‘no fear’ approach to England showdown

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex King believes Wales need to have a “no fear” approach when they face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales last toppled their fierce rivals in a Six Nations game on English soil 12...

Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales face a tough Twickenham assignment against England. Rio Dyer believes that Wales will need to back themselves and build on a stunning second-half display against Scotland when they tackle England...

Scotland hold off thrilling Wales fightback to end win drought

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The visitors led 27-0 shortly after half-time but eventually won by just a single point. Scotland ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales fightback to win an extraordinary...

Who is your pick for the 6 nations

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...

Young returns for Harlequins clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thomas Young returns to the Cardiff starting XV to take on Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (20:00). The open-side flanker has been sidelined since picking up a calf injury in November...

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...

Cardiff change five for New Year's Day

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff have made five changes for their New Year’s Day derby against the Ospreys. The Blue and Blacks signed off 2023, with an emphatic 55-21 victory over the Dragons, and now turn attention to...

Top Performers: Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In what will be a memorable Boxing Day derby for Cardiff,  it was one way traffic as they dominated from the first minute scoring 9 tries against the Dragons at Cardiff Arms Park. Rhys Carre, Tomos...

Cardiff Rugby claimed their 18th consecutive league victory over Dragons

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby claimed their 18th consecutive league victory over the Dragons in front of a 12,000 Boxing Day sell-out at the Arms Park. They scored nine tries in all, seven of them coming during a stunning...