wales

Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...

Centurions Mark Milestones in Winning Style

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a winning week to remember for two stalwarts who became centurions in the latest round of BKT URC matches. DHL Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni and Dragons RFC No 8 Aaron Wainwright...

Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stepping stone success for Ulster   Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...

“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...

Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...

Record-breaking Gallagher Premiership weekend raises expectations for 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The curtain came down on 2023 with a record-breaking round of Gallagher Premiership Rugby action which has our appetites well and truly whetted for 2024. Round 10 saw a remarkable 152,101 fans come...

Lightning strike to secure opening Celtic Challenge win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gwalia Lightning secured an impressive 20-5 victory over rivals Brython Thunder in the historic first Welsh derby in the new expanded Celtic Challenge tournament at a rain sodden Rodney Parade in Newport...

Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter rugby director Rob Baxter says there will be no pressure from the Chiefs about where Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s potential international career should lie. The uncapped 21-year-old, who is qualified...

Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 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...