Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row. Wales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - Part 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And their record under head coach Warren Gatland shows four successive appearances...
George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
Talking points as Wales host England in World Cup warm-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup preparations will move up a gear for Wales and England when they meet in Cardiff on Saturday. Their first tournament warm-up fixture comes five weeks before World Cup openers that see England...
Six Nations Countdown: Day 2 - 2 Irish flyhalves, 2 last-gasp drop-goal victories
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFew players possess the nerves of steel it requires to drop the ball on the foot in the heat of battle at the death in the hope of snatching victory from the gaping jaws of defeat. At the Millennium...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's Top 5 Points Scorers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations has been fortunate enough to host some of the game’s most prolific points scorers. With 5 days left until the 2023 tournament gets underway, we take a look at the top 5 names...
Six Nations Countdown: 6 Great Championship Clashes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Six nations Championship in sight, we look back on six titanic clashes reminding us of the wonderful contribution this competition makes to the game of rugby. Number 6: 2010: Wales...
The Greatest Ever Wales Try?!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Shane Williams to Stephen Jones, Wales have produced some classic moments in the Rugby World Cup, but is one of our top 10 from the 2000s Wales greatest ever try?
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
