Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji. It is due to hit 36...
Fit-again Taulupe Faletau named in Wales’ team for World Cup opener with Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaulupe Faletau will make his first Wales appearance since last season’s Six Nations after recovering from injury to feature against opening World Cup opponents Fiji. The 100 times-capped number...
Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales pack to be ‘accurate and relentless’ against Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys wants the Wales forwards to be remembered for accuracy and a relentless approach at the Rugby World Cup. The Wales pack can expect an immediate test of its capability against...
Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has reported a clean bill of health among his World Cup squad heading into the crunch tournament opener against Fiji. Co-captain Dewi Lake and number eight Taulupe Faletau...
Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
1 year 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...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...
Gatland reveals his Wales RWC squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior mens head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average...
Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job. Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their...
Wales boss Warren Gatland says heavy South Africa loss helps World Cup selection
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was the first time Wales have conceded 50 points under Warren Gatland, who picks his 33-man World Cup squad on Monday. Warren Gatland said Wales’ record defeat to South Africa in Cardiff had...