Connacht Eagles team named for Scarlets A clash in Corinthians
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThe Connacht Eagles squad has been named for tomorrow evening’s Celtic Cup Round 5 clash against Scarlets A at Corinthian Park (k/o 7pm). The Eagles are going in search of their fourth win...
I've had better birthdays, says Gatland after Howley's Wales exit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' Rugby World Cup squad have pulled together after the shock of backs coach Rob Howley being sent home from Japan over an alleged breach of betting regulations. On Tuesday,...
Five players who can consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The world's best are converging on Japan for the 2019 Rugby...
Highlanders add three more to 2019 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRanfurly Shield holders Otago will supply two more players to the Highlanders for 2020 and a third will commit for three years from 2021. Otago players Michael Collins and Sione...
Five Tier 2 players to watch at the Rugby World Cup - Pool C
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look at some of the Tier Two players to keep an eye on during the Rugby World Cup in Japan. If case you missed the two previous articles see our picks from Pool...
Ken Owens named Scarlets captain for 2019-20 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKen Owens has been appointed Scarlets captain for a record sixth successive campaign. The 32-year-old hooker, an integral member of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad, has made 243 appearances...
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...
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...
Wilson captains Scotland for the first time against Georgia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Wilson will captain Scotland for the first time in the national team’s final Summer Test match against Georgia. Scotland opened a fortnight of firsts last weekend in Tbilisi...
