Talking points as Wales host England in World Cup warm-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup preparations will move up a gear for Wales and England when they meet in Cardiff on Saturday. Their first tournament warm-up fixture comes five weeks before World Cup openers that see England...
Gatland names his team to take on England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the Vodafone Summer Series match against England this Saturday at Principality Stadium Leigh Halfpenny is named at fullback...
Ryan Elias raring to return in Summer Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Elias may not have played since last Christmas, but he believes he will return fitter and stronger than ever before when he gets his chance in the Summer Series next month. The...
Five Wales Stars Ruled Out of Wales vs England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will not be heading to Warren Gatland's second overseas World Cup training camp in Turkey this month, and thus won't be available for the first warm-up against England in Cardiff on August...
Rhys Patchell signs for the Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders continue their trend of recent years of importing international experience with the announcement that the vastly experienced Welsh International, Rhys Patchell, has signed a one-year deal...
Taine Plumtree called into Wales squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe uncapped Taine Plumtree, who Scarlets last week unveiled as a new signing, has been called up to the Wales senior men’s squad. Swansea-born Plumtree (23) met up with his Wales team mates at...
I won’t be back with the Ospreys – Alun Wyn Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has confirmed he will not be an Ospreys player next season. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain announced his retirement from international rugby last month after making...
Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...
McMillan to lead Chiefs through to 2026
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has extended his contract with the Chiefs Rugby Club through to 2026.McMillan has taken the team from strength to strength since taking over the reins from Warren Gatland...
Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished fifth,...
