George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...
Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction
9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby“Men against boys” was the verdict of one UK-based writer after Ireland’s 31-7 victory over Wales on Saturday afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side were admittedly not firing on all cylinders...
Exeter boss backing ‘calm character’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to thrive with England
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs wing is pushing hard for England Six Nations selection. Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England. The...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
Mike Forshaw expecting ‘ferocious 80 minutes’ when Wales face Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Forshaw has predicted a “ferocious 80 minutes” when Wales look to maintain their unbeaten Rugby World Cup campaign on Saturday. Wales qualified for the quarter-finals with victory over...
WAL Eve of match (v GEO): defence coach Forshaw, Liam Williams, Rowlands
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw on Friday ahead of their Pool C match against Georgia at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday. Mike Forshaw, defence coach On the mood in the squad: “We...
Wales wary of Portugal's coast-to-coast style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will be chasing a second bonus-point victory in Nice as they aim to stay ahead of the pack in Pool C at the World Cup. Portugal are Wales’ second opponents, and it will...
Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday. It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with...
Forshaw and King join Wales senior men’s coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King and Mike Forshaw have been appointed to Warren Gatland’s backroom team as attack coach and defence coach respectively. They join Jonathan Humphreys (forwards coach)...
