Wales fall just short as Fijians celebrate famous win
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe long wait for a first Test win since 7 October 2023 continues for Wales after Fiji notched a famous first win on Welsh soil with a thrilling 24-19 triumph at Principality Stadium. New...
Wales announce team to play Fiji
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Murray, selected on the wing, will win his first cap and become the 1,208th men’s international for Wales on Sunday. Captain Dewi Lake is at hooker, Gareth Thomas (loose-head prop) and Archie...
Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...
Bassett back as Tigers name unchanged pack
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have named their matchday squad for Sunday’s double header at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Michael Cheika’s side taking on Gloucester in round five of the Gallagher Premiership. Tigers...
Montoya, Pollard return for East Midlands Derby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have named their matchday squad for Saturday’s East Midlands Derby against Northampton Saints at 5:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. The latest chapter in rugby’s...
Hurd starts, Chessum returns for Tigers against Falcons
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have named the matchday squad for Round 3 of the Gallagher Premiership against Newcastle Falcons on Saturday (October 5) at Kingston Park. Will Hurd starts at tighthead prop after making...
Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas. He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...
Bath make three changes for Leicester Tigers fixture
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an impressive return to the Premiership last week, Bath Rugby hit the road to take on Leicester Tigers on Sunday featuring three changes to the pack. The front row remains the same,...
Martin and Watson named to face Bath
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe matchday squad for the first home game of the league season, against Bath Rugby at 3pm on Sunday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, has been named. Michael Cheika has included two players for...
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14 – 17 Leicester Tigers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp try from Tommy Reffell put the spoilers on the Gallagher Premiership opening weekend at Sandy Park for Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as Leicester Tigers came away with the narrow victory. There...
