Leigh Halfpenny

6 Nations Round 1 Highlights: Italy vs Wales

Wales trounce Italy in Six Nations opener

Wales overcame a sluggish start for a 33-7 win over Italy in a rainy Six Nations match on Sunday, narrowly missing out on a bonus point. Jonathan Davies, Liam Williams and George North scored tries after...

Wales fight back to sink Italy

REPORT: Leigh Halfpenny kicked 18 points while Jonathan Davies, Liam Williams and George North touched down as Wales got their Six Nations campaign underway with a 33-7 win over Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

  Pollard to captain Bulls in Super Rugby   Pretoria based Super Rugby franchise the Bulls have named Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard as their team captain for the start of the 2017 Super...

Wales announce team to face Italy

“I’m delighted to name an experienced team for the game against Italy and to welcome back five players who missed out on the opportunity against South Africa in the autumn," commented Rob Howley.   “The...

Liam Williams: Scarlet should be full-back for Wales, says Gareth Thomas

Wales Grand Slam winning captain Gareth Thomas believes Liam Williams, not Leigh Halfpenny, should be full-back against Italy.

Ashton hands Sarries home advantage

Chris Ashton's try propelled Saracens to a victory over Toulon at Allianz Park in a result that sees both teams qualify for the Champions Cup knockout phase. Ashton broke the deadlock by crossing in the...

Chris Ashton makes crucial break to earn Saracens home quarter-final

• Saracens 10-3 Toulon• Three-times champions Toulon through as one of best runners-upSaracens, who have not lost here for nigh on 11 months, will enjoy home advantage in the quarter-finals after eventually...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Nick De Luca extends Wasps contract until end of season   Scotland international centre Nick De Luca has extended his contract with Wasps until the end of the season, at which stage he will retire...

Alun Wyn Jones to captain Wales in the 6 Nations

Wales have named seven uncapped players for their 2017 Six Nations squad.   Five of the seven uncapped players, Olly Cracknell (Ospreys), Thomas Young (Wasps), Owen Williams (Leicester Tigers),...