Scarlets welcome back Johnny Williams for Dublin trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Johnny Williams returns to the Scarlets side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five match with Leinster in Dublin (19:35; S4C). Williams has overcome a hamstring...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
World Cup stars return for Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales World Cup star Gareth Davies and Tongan international Vaea Fifita return for the Scarlets’ BKT United Rugby Championship round three clash with Cardiff at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (17:15...
Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and...
Stormers outclass Scarlets in Stellenbosch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers ran in eight tries on their way to a 52-7 Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against the Scarlets in Stellenbosch on Saturday. It was an impressive performance in front of an enthusiastic...
Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams ‘recovering well’ ahead of Wales quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ head of physical performance Huw Bennett says that Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams are “recovering well” from injuries ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. Fly-half...
Kieran Hardy has been called into the Wales World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets scrum half Kieran Hardy has been called up to the Wales Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. Wales head coach Warren Gatland said: “We feel we have a number of options in the back...
Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...
