Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their final World Cup warm-up Test on Saturday when they tackle South Africa at the Principality Stadium. It is a last opportunity for players to impress before Wales head coach Warren Gatland...
Boks emphasise the importance of “respect” against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality...
Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...
A look at Wales vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new chapter of the Wales versus South Africa rivalry will be written on Saturday when the two sides clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. While these sides are not your traditional rivals,...
Zander Fagerson eyes Scotland’s World Cup opener after red card ‘roller coaster’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson admits he is “relieved” not to have had his World Cup dream dashed by suspension after going through an emotional “roller coaster” in the aftermath of his red card...
WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...
Petrus du Plessis appointed to Leicester Tigers senior coaching team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach. The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new Scrum Coach...
Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...
A look into what happened the last time Wales met South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first time South Africa and Wales met in a test match was on the 1st of December 1906 at the St Helens ground in Swansea. The score was 11-3 to South Africa. Of the 40 matches played to date, South...
Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad. The 33-year-old, who captained the...
