Ireland v Wales - Warren Gatland & Alun Wyn Post Match Press Conference
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRhys Patchell’s third concussion in a year handed Wales a big World Cup injury scare as Ireland topped the world rankings for the first time with a 19-10 victory in Dublin. Fly-half Patchell was...
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...
Ireland top rankings after Wales are worn down and suffer fly-half blow
7 years ago by The Guardian• World Cup warm-up: Ireland 19-10 Wales• Wales’ Rhys Patchell faces long absence after head injuryIreland will travel to Japan on Wednesday as the leaders of the world rankings after coming from...
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...
Ireland v Wales: Rugby World Cup warm-up match – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the 2pm BST match at the Aviva StadiumRhys Patchell: ‘It’s a long time since I’ve been this excited’Email Lee or tweet @bloodandmud with your thoughts 2.08pm BST 7 mins. Wales have...
Patchell upbeat after tough year
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRhys Patchell admits that he has endured “a challenging year” ahead of his return to the Wales Test team.
Wales’s Rhys Patchell: ‘It’s a long time since I have been this excited’ | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianThe outside-half on the long road back from injuries and his optimism about Wales’s World Cup chances after making the cutRhys Patchell takes his time before settling on the word to describe his feelings...
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...
Patchell to start at fly-half for Wales against Ireland as Gatland rings changes
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets fly-half one of 15 changes for final World Cup warm-up• Wyn Jones and North also return to starting XVScarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell will feature in a Wales team showing 15 changes for...
