Leigh Halfpenny rugby player
Leigh Halfpenny rugby player

Leigh Halfpenny

22nd Dec 1988 1.75m/84kg Fullback

Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction

11 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...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...

Team News: The Crusaders Team to take on Munster

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

First starts and some great returns   Rob Penney has named his Crusaders team to face Munster in their historic clash in Cork, Ireland.   Quinten Strange captains the team who take...

The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...

Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...

It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...

Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland says he is excited about developing a new generation of talent that will start with this season’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Gatland has named five uncapped players in his squad...