Jones, Lydiate & Patchell join Wales for Autumn Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales internationals Duncan Jones, Dan Lydiate and Rhys Patchell will join Steve Tandy’s back-room team on an interim basis for the 2025 Quilter Nations Series. 57-cap and double...
Edwards proud to step into the shoes of legends
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing in the footsteps of the likes of Barry John, Phil Bennett, and Jonathan Davies might seem a daunting task. But it’s something Dan Edwards takes huge pride in, and he’s determined...
Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for Japan Test series
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer 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...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
Biggar, skills coach Jenkins and Costelow chat ahead of their Quarter Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar, fly-half On what excites him about Rugby World Cup quarter-final weeks: "The first thing is the prize at the end of it. We have spoken all week about we’re not quite ready to go home...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row. Wales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And...
5 memorable meetings between Wales and Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have an impressive record against the Pumas. Wales and Argentina will face each other in a first Rugby World Cup clash since 1999 on Saturday. The opening Marseille quarter-final sees Wales start...
