South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...
A dominant display from the Springboks in Cardiff.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales started off physical in the first few minutes but four minutes in, Skipper, Kolisi took the contact and found the offload to Marx who was running a great support line and went over in the...
Wales ready to meet South Africa’s physicality head on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Wainwright admits Wales will face a team that sets the bar in terms of physicality when they meet World Cup warm-up opponents South Africa on Saturday. Wales’ final preparation Test promises...
Courtney Lawes wary England might ‘peak too early’ following Owen Farrell saga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England must avoid drawing too heavily on their fury at the treatment of Owen Farrell when they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Steve Borthwick railed against the “personal...
Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...
Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...
Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their final World Cup warm-up Test on Saturday when they tackle South Africa at the Principality Stadium. It is a last opportunity for players to impress before Wales head coach Warren Gatland...
Boks emphasise the importance of “respect” against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality...
Match Day Programme: Ireland v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...
Wallabies lose coach at a vital time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wallabies were dealt a setback with the Rugby World Cup on Friday with attack coach Brad Davis quitting and rugby league stalwart Jason Ryles answering a late SOS. Davis was recruited in May from...
