Boks emphasise the importance of “respect” against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality...
A look at Wales vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new chapter of the Wales versus South Africa rivalry will be written on Saturday when the two sides clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. While these sides are not your traditional rivals,...
WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...
WRU to appoint first woman CEO
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union are to make history by appointing UK Government big hitter Abi Tierney as their new boss. Tierney will become the WRU's first female chief executive, replacing Nigel Walker who held...
Warburton's disbelief over Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales captain Sam Warburton reacted in disbelief when Owen Farrell was cleared of committing a red-card offence. Warburton, who has huge respect for Farrell as a rugby player and person, insisted...
Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...
Wales announce team to face South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play South Africa in the final match of the 2023 Summer Series this Saturday (19 August, KO 3.15pm BST live on Prime Video in English...
Taine Plumtree still in hunt for Wales World Cup place despite shoulder issue
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that Plumtree faces a period of rehabilitation. Wales back-row forward Taine Plumtree does not require shoulder surgery after being injured against...
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...
Wales anxiously wait for Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDewi Lake’s bid to captain Wales at the men’s Rugby World Cup is in limbo after he damaged a knee during the 19-17 weekend defeat to England. The hooker lasted 27 minutes of...