Halfpenny & Young named in Wales' Six Nations squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has been included in Wales' Six Nations squad and Thomas Young was also called up on Tuesday. Halfpenny has not played since suffering concussion against Australia in November and is expected...
Gatland confirms 39-man squad for the 2019 Six Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his Welsh squad for the 2019 Six Nations tournament, who will be led by captain Alun Wyn Jones. The experienced squad sees the same ten front-row forwards...
Halfpenny to see specialist for ongoing concussion issues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving not played since November 10 due to ongoing concussion issues, Leigh Halfpenny appears to be a doubt for Wales' Six Nations campaign. Leigh...
Maro Itoje to be sidelined following knee injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been confirmed that Maro Itoje will be sidelined for a number of weeks after suffering a knee injury. The 24-year-old took a knock whilst on international duty with England and scans have...
Pools of intrigue: how the Rugby World Cup groups stack up | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianNow that the autumn internationals have been completed we take a look at the prospects for the opening stage in JapanIreland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa Related: Jacob Stockdale scores only try as...
Wales need strong attack to win World Cup, says defence coach Shaun Edwards
7 years ago by The Guardian• Edwards believes formidable defence alone will not be enough• ‘Last World Cup was attacking, the next will be even more so’Shaun Edwards believes Wales’s formidable defence alone will not be...
Jones thrilled with Wales depth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have won nine straight Tests for the first time this century, a sign of the strength in depth they possess says Alun Wyn Jones. Alun Wyn Jones hailed the strength in depth at Wales' disposal...
Wales see off Springboks for ninth successive win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-half tries from Tomas Francis and Liam Williams helped Wales beat South Africa 20-11 for their ninth successive victory. Wales have recorded nine consecutive wins...
WATCH: Warren Gatland on Wales v South Africa team selection
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"There's some healthy debate in the squad and pressure on players to go out and do a job on Saturday," head coach Warren Gatland tells WRU TV. Warren reverted back to the side...
Liam Williams in at full-back for Wales against South Africa
7 years ago by The Guardian• Leigh Halfpenny still recovering from concussion• Williams moves from wing while George North returnsLiam Williams will replace Leigh Halfpenny at full-back in the Wales team for Saturday’s final...
