Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
Archie Hughes to make first Scarlets start in Clermont
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Archie Hughes has been handed his first Scarlets start for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (13:00 Viaplay). The 20-year-old Tenby product gets the nod as...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn monsoon conditions at Rodney Parade, Scarlets came out on the wrong side of a tight, edgy contest that went down to the wire. A disallowed try and a couple of late misses at goal proved the difference...
Scarlets team to face Dragons at Rodney Parade
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Costelow, Vaea Fifita and Steff Evans return from injury to bolster the Scarlets for their New Year’s Day clash with Dragons RFC at Rodney Parade (17:15 S4C & Viaplay). Costelow was a late...
Match Preview: Scarlets v Ospreys
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDwayne Peel says the Boxing Day west Wales derby is the perfect game for his Scarlets as they look to turn around their season. Peel’s team have lost seven of their nine games in all competitions,...
Skipper Macleod back to lead Scarlets for derby mission
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Josh Macleod will make his first appearance of the season in Boxing Day’s BKT United Rugby Championship West Wales derby against the Ospreys (17:15; S4C & Viaplay). Macleod has...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...
Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...
