Gatland reveals his Wales side to take on Barbarians
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has today announced his Wales XV to play Barbarian F.C on Saturday at Principality Stadium (4 November, KO 2.30pm, live on S4C).Leigh Halfpenny starts at fullback and will make his final...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
5 memorable meetings between Wales and Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have an impressive record against the Pumas. Wales and Argentina will face each other in a first Rugby World Cup clash since 1999 on Saturday. The opening Marseille quarter-final sees Wales start...
WAL team announcement (v ARG): head coach Gatland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Wales head coach Warren Gatland on Thursday after the announcement of their side to face Argentina in the quarter-finals at Stade de Marseille on Saturday. Warren Gatland, head coach: On...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Rowlands played down his defensive heroics in Wales’ thrilling Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji, claiming “I just see it as me doing my job”. Wales made a World Cup record...
Lake returns as Wales captain - Gatland names team to play Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales arrived in Nice from Bordeaux on Monday afternoon and have been preparing for this fixture from their match city training base. Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half to win his 50th cap for Wales....
George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach. But it could prove...
