wales

Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...

The most successful coaches in Six Nations history

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some head coaches are inextricably linked to the Guinness Men's Six Nations due to their towering achievements. Here, we take a look at the men who have had the most success at the helm...

Young to make debut in Ospreys derby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back row Thomas Young will make his debut for Dragons RFC in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby clash with Ospreys Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm). Young plays in a new-look...

‘It’s a childhood dream come true’ – Wales new boy Coghlan

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

When Brodie Coghlan answered his phone one evening earlier this week, he initially thought it might be a wind-up.   But then, after a few seconds, the penny dropped. It really was Steve Tandy on...

“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...

Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute.   The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season.  Holland confirmed his decision to...

Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament as match schedule and officials announced

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in...