Hill and Patchell make Wales' Rugby World Cup squad, but Evans and Lee miss out
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell and the injured Cory Hill in his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but Rob Evans and Samson Lee have missed out. Doubt over Hill's place...
Cory Hill named in Wales Rugby World Cup squad despite leg fracture
7 years ago by The Guardian• Dragons lock has not played since February• Patchell also selected while Evans and Lee miss outCory Hill has been named in Wales’ 31-man World Cup squad despite suffering from a leg fracture.Dragons...
Uncapped Welsh duo handed starting debuts against Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named two uncapped players in their side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday with prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane both set to make their international debuts. Carre and Lane,...
Saracens begin their Champions Cup defence in Paris
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending Champions Cup champions Saracens will begin their defence against Racing 92 at Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday, 17 November. The Pool 4 confrontation is only one of a host of...
Scotland make 14 changes to France at Murrayfield
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend has shuffled his team to face France this weekend with full-back Stuart Hogg is the only player to be reselected in the starting Scotland side that lost 32-3 last...
Wales’s James Davies: ‘I take opportunities and change opinions’ | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianScarlets flanker will play alongside his brother, Jonathan, and is ready to stake World Cup claimIf caps were awarded for determination and bloody-mindedness, James Davies would take some catching. The...
Three Changes to Wales Starting XV to Face England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made three changes to his side to face England in Cardiff on Saturday with Jake Ball, James Davies and Dan Biggar coming into the starting XV. Ball comes into the second...
Travelling squad announced for Oyonnax pre-season friendly
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyA squad of 30 players arrived in France yesterday afternoon ahead of Friday’s pre-season friendly against Oyonnax Rugby at the Stade Charles-Mathon (k/o 7.30pm Irish time / 8.30pm local time). ...
Scotland release 4 players from Rugby World Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Gregor Townsend today released four players from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup training squad, reducing it to a 40-man group. Glasgow Warriors pair Nick...
Warren Gatland names strong Wales team for first England double header
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will become his country’s most capped rugby player of all time on Sunday when he leads Wales against England at Twickenham. It will be Jones’ 135th test...
