Match Day Programme: Wales v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Wales v Portugal Venue: Stade de Nice (35,983) Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2) Referee: Karl Dickson Head-to-head Played: Played: 1 Wales Wins:...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday. After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Rowlands played down his defensive heroics in Wales’ thrilling Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji, claiming “I just see it as me doing my job”. Wales made a World Cup record...
Gatland to make announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament. They will be looking to make it two wins in two following the adrenaline-rushed victory...
George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday. It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with...
Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign on Sunday when they tackle Pool C opponents Fiji in Bordeaux. It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet, with Wales having reeled...
Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji. It is due to hit 36...
