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Dewi Lake on the Japan loss

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have lost 18 test in a row, a tier one nation record. Eddie Jones out thought the 6 Nations side with some great tactics but none more visible than the Japanese picking up the tempo in very hot and...

Wales let 12 point lead slip in Japan

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales let a 12 point lead slip in extreme heat at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu as they failed to bring an end to their losing run as they went down to a 24-19 defeat to Japan. It was an 18th successive...

Wales' winless run rolls on but Scotland triumph in New Zealand

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' long winless run stretched on after Japan scored late on to claim a 24-19 victory in Kitakyushu. It looked as though Wales might claim their first Test victory since 2023 when they led...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...

Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...

Jock Campbell Re-Signs at Reds for 2026

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of fullback Jock Campbell on the eve of a landmark honour for the Queensland Reds. Campbell, 30, will captain the Reds in Wednesday...

Scarlets welcome Bradley Davies to coaching team

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2025-26 season and look forward to welcoming former Wales captain Bradley Davies to Parc y Scarlets.   Davies will join Jared Payne, Albert van den...

James Ratti signs new deal with Ospreys

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys confirmed today that James Ratti had signed a new deal to remain with the club. A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Ratti has been an ever-present figure in the starting lineup since...

Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for Japan Test series

1 month 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...