Leigh Halfpenny rugby player
Leigh Halfpenny rugby player

Leigh Halfpenny

22nd Dec 1988 1.75m/84kg Fullback

Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion

3 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...

Leigh Halfpenny joins Wales U20s coaching set-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Lions star Leigh Halfpenny has been brought in to help the Wales U20s team with their kicking.     The 33-year-old Scarlets full-back has been on the sidelines for...

The proven Six Nations pedigree Wales are missing

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales kick off their Six Nations defence without the services of proven class with the likes of George North, Taulupe Faletau, Leigh Halfpenny, Josh Navidi, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric also...

North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...

George North still dreaming of Wales Six Nations return after long injury lay-off

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking to Stats Perform, Wales star George North indicated there was a chance he could still play a part in the Six Nations.     George North still believes he could feature for Wales...

Wales squad announcement: Dan Biggar to lead team in Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has announced his Wales 2022 Six Nations squad.    The Welsh will commence their campaign on 5 February in Dublin where they will tackle the Irish.    Dan...

Everything you need to know about Saturday & Sunday's United Rugby Championship action

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for Saturday's and Sunday's Round 3 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM...

Selection crisis for Pivac as All Black clash looms

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales face a tough ask when they face New Zealand in the first fixture of their autumn internationals on October 30th. Now, making the task even tougher is the fact that the WRU have also scheduled the...

This weekend's international friendlies

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world.    The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...

Leigh Halfpenny injury update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ summer Tests after sustaining a knee ligament injury against Canada on Saturday.     The Scarlets full-back will require surgery with further...