Rory Best in victorious send-off in Rugby World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking. Ireland head to the Rugby World Cup as the highest-ranked...
Five individual performances that will keep Joe Schmidt on his toes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed a solid victory over Wales in their final home game before the Rugby World Cup which doubled up as Rory Best and Joe Schmidt's final test on Irish soil. Ireland final run...
Watch: Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney's outstanding cover defence on Biggar
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar went centimetres short of giving Wales the first try of the game against Ireland at the Aviva after he intercepted a pass and came narrowly close to scoring before Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney...
Gatland makes wholesale changes for Wales final World Cup warm-up fixture
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones returns to captain Wales for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Ireland in a starting line-up featuring 15 changes. Coach Warren Gatland has opted to make...
Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric return for Wales' final World Cup warm up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their side for their final preparation match ahead of the RWC with captain Alun Wyn Jones returning to the starting line-up for the clash in Dublin against Ireland. He will pack...
Hill and Patchell make Wales' Rugby World Cup squad, but Evans and Lee miss out
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell and the injured Cory Hill in his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but Rob Evans and Samson Lee have missed out. Doubt over Hill's place...
Wales 31 Man World Cup Squad Announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland names his 31 man World Cup Squad He had this to say “Selection is always the toughest part of the job and that is especially true come RWC time. “Reducing...
Gatland names Patchell in Wales World Cup squad
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWarren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell as back up fly half to Dan Biggar for Wales at the World Cup in Japan.
Cory Hill named in Wales Rugby World Cup squad despite leg fracture
7 years ago by The Guardian• Dragons lock has not played since February• Patchell also selected while Evans and Lee miss outCory Hill has been named in Wales’ 31-man World Cup squad despite suffering from a leg fracture.Dragons...
Gatland: Wales v Ireland a shoot-out for World Cup places
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has urged his Wales players to prove their Rugby World Cup credentials against Ireland and highlighted a shoot-out for the fly-half position. Wales have made 14...
