WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...
WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...
WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds
6 months agoFrance have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...
Wales call up NZ-based Kate Williams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wales Women’s coaching staff have called up North Harbour Hibiscus and New Zealand Defence back row Kate Williams to replace the injured Alisha Butchers. Born in Swansea, Williams’...
Wales snatch victory at the death to ruin Scotland's Rugby World Cup return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo second-half tries from Megan Gaffney were in vain as Scotland’s first match at a Rugby World Cup in 12 years ended in a heart-breaking 18-15 defeat. Wales had dominated the scoreboard...
All the lineups for the opening weekend of the 2021 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the opening weekend of the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES South Africa v France Zenay Jordaan will become South Africa’s...
17 new contracts for the Welsh Women ahead of the World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has awarded 17 new full-time contracts for female players covering the period from July 1 – Dec 31. (six months), Head Coach Ioan Cunningham has committed to leading the programme...
Wales Women: Kelsey Jones to make her first start of the season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women have made eight personnel changes and two positional in the starting line-up to face Italy in the final round of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Kelsey Jones, Cara Hope and...
Wales Women name 37-player squad for the Women’s Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham has named a 37-strong squad for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Siwan Lillicrap leads the squad which includes six uncapped players –...
First full-time Wales Women players revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve players have accepted full-time contracts – two more than originally announced. The 12-month contracts came into force this week with players and management based at the National Centre of...
