Five Tier 2 players to watch at the Rugby World Cup - Pool C
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look at some of the Tier Two players to keep an eye on during the Rugby World Cup in Japan. If case you missed the two previous articles see our picks from Pool...
Ken Owens named Scarlets captain for 2019-20 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKen Owens has been appointed Scarlets captain for a record sixth successive campaign. The 32-year-old hooker, an integral member of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad, has made 243 appearances...
Wales’s Rhys Patchell: ‘It’s a long time since I have been this excited’ | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianThe outside-half on the long road back from injuries and his optimism about Wales’s World Cup chances after making the cutRhys Patchell takes his time before settling on the word to describe his feelings...
Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric return for Wales' final World Cup warm up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their side for their final preparation match ahead of the RWC with captain Alun Wyn Jones returning to the starting line-up for the clash in Dublin against Ireland. He will pack...
Patchell to start at fly-half for Wales against Ireland as Gatland rings changes
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets fly-half one of 15 changes for final World Cup warm-up• Wyn Jones and North also return to starting XVScarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell will feature in a Wales team showing 15 changes for...
Wilson captains Scotland for the first time against Georgia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Wilson will captain Scotland for the first time in the national team’s final Summer Test match against Georgia. Scotland opened a fortnight of firsts last weekend in Tbilisi...
Hill and Patchell make Wales' Rugby World Cup squad, but Evans and Lee miss out
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell and the injured Cory Hill in his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but Rob Evans and Samson Lee have missed out. Doubt over Hill's place...
Cory Hill named in Wales Rugby World Cup squad despite leg fracture
7 years ago by The Guardian• Dragons lock has not played since February• Patchell also selected while Evans and Lee miss outCory Hill has been named in Wales’ 31-man World Cup squad despite suffering from a leg fracture.Dragons...
Uncapped Welsh duo handed starting debuts against Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named two uncapped players in their side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday with prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane both set to make their international debuts. Carre and Lane,...
Saracens begin their Champions Cup defence in Paris
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending Champions Cup champions Saracens will begin their defence against Racing 92 at Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday, 17 November. The Pool 4 confrontation is only one of a host of...
