Leigh Halfpenny to miss Six Nations start as concussion symptoms persist
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales full-back still suffering effects of Samu Kerevi hit• Ospreys centre Ben John retires after repeated head injuriesLeigh Halfpenny is expected to miss at least the first two Six Nations matches...
Ben John retires
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen John has confirmed his retirement from rugby following a year out of the game after suffering a series of head injuries. The 27-year old last played on Boxing day 2017, against the Scarlets,...
The Six Nations 2019 schedule in full
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyReigning champions Ireland begin the defence of their title against England in Dublin on Saturday, February 2 with France and Wales opening the tournament in Paris the day before.
Cardiff Grant USA Star Compassionate Release
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have confirmed that Samu Manoa has left the region with immediate effect on compassionate grounds. The USA international joined Wales' Capital Region in the summer and...
Ken Owens forced into major positional switch for Scarlets
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKen Owens has earned 60 test caps for Wales and the British and Irish Lions in the middle of the front row but this weekend the 32-year-old will pack down at the back of the scrum for Scarlets. Owens...
32-Man England U20s Squad Announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20s have named their 32-man Elite Player Squad for the 2018/19 season. The squad, which will compete in the 2019 Six Nations as well as the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina,...
Halfpenny to see specialist for ongoing concussion issues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving not played since November 10 due to ongoing concussion issues, Leigh Halfpenny appears to be a doubt for Wales' Six Nations campaign. Leigh...
James Lowe banned for two weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster winger James Lowe has been banned for two weeks following his red card for an aerial challenge on Munster’s Andrew Conway. Lowe faced a Disciplinary Hearing today via video...
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones to have talks over future
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun Wyn Jones has meetings in the next month to decide his future after the 2019 World Cup. The 33-year-old second rower has been with Ospreys since their inception in 2003 but...
Pivac relishing planned Wales tour to New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales could tour New Zealand in 2020, giving new coach Wayne Pivac a stern test early in his tenure. Wayne Pivac says a tour to New Zealand is "on the horizon" for his first...
