wales

Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian head coach Mick Byrne has named a 39-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The Fijians will kick-off their tour in Scotland the week before heading to the Welsh capital to try to secure...

Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...

Gatland excited with challenges ahead

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland will announce the Wales senior men’s squad for the Autumn Nations Series today and he can’t wait to get going with the first international campaign of 2024/25. As well as admitting...

URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster lengthen lead   Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory.   They ran in five tries during a 33-12...

URC Round 5 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Ospreys, 7.35pm, Friday   Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a “horrific” unavailability...

Josh Murphy receives 4 game suspension

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Josh Murphy's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster on Saturday, October 12 has resulted in a four game suspension.   After...

Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Scarlets make two changes for Bulls clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets take on Bulls at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (19:35), showing two personnel changes to the side that took the field for the win over Cardiff last weekend.   At hooker, Wales international...

Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions.   He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...