Leigh Halfpenny rugby player
Leigh Halfpenny rugby player

Leigh Halfpenny

22nd Dec 1988 1.75m/84kg Fullback

Cam Winnett - The Ironman and his idol

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

URC Ironman Cam Winnett says working with his idol Leigh Halfpenny is proving a huge benefit to his game.   Winnett was coached by Halfpenny on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, and that relationship...

Cardiff confirm Leigh Halfpenny return

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm Leigh Halfpenny has signed a short-term contract at the Arms Park.  The Wales legend, who previously spent seven years at the club, will initially take on a...

Tadhg Beirne to lead The British & Irish Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named the team that will face off against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday night at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne will captain...

Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...

Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for Japan Test series

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former international Leigh Halfpenny will join the Wales coaching team for the two-Test matches against Japan this July. With 101 caps for Wales, three Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams and...

Quins gear up to face Bristol

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their final matchday squad of the 2024/25 campaign to take on Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Saturday (15:05 kick-off). Danny Wilson has made three changes to the starting XV that...

When the Lions won down under

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It has been 12 long years since the mighty British & Irish Lions toured the land down under, and this year they return to Australia where they last reigned supreme, securing the teams last series win....

Dombrandt returns for Harlequins

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Dombrandt returns to captain Harlequins ahead of their Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie against Leinster at Croke Park (Saturday 05 April, 15:00) Head Coach Danny Wilson has made six changes...

Quins name squad for The Showdown

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their matchday 23 for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership showdown against Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (15:05 kick-off). Alex Dombrandt skippers the side from the base...

Quins make eight changes ahead of Saints

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have made eight changes for the visit of Northampton Saints as Gallagher Premiership action returns to The Stoop (Friday 24 January, 19:45 – live on TNT Sports). The league sparks back...