Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
2 years 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
2 years 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’...
Wales forward Christ Tshiunza ‘living a dream’ ahead of World Cup debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChrist Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales. Tshiunza’s journey has taken him from his birthplace – Kinshasa...
Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji
2 years 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...
Lake returns as Wales captain - Gatland names team to play Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales arrived in Nice from Bordeaux on Monday afternoon and have been preparing for this fixture from their match city training base. Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half to win his 50th cap for Wales....
Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Wales centre Mason Grady has tough family act to follow at first Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre Mason Grady has a tough family act to follow at his first Rugby World Cup. To gain selection for rugby union’s global spectacular just five months after your 21st birthday is no mean...
Louis Rees-Zammit fit and raring to go with Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales wing Louis Rees-Zammit believes he is “definitely quicker than last season” as he prepares to blast out of the starting blocks at his first World Cup. The 22-year-old has carved...
Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...
