Tounesi calls for better execution after England Women defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySara Tounesi felt Italy’s lack of execution was the difference as her side fell to a 68-5 defeat against Simon Middleton’s superb England. The Azzurre showed real signs of progress...
Women's Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf their 2022 encounters are anything to go by Wales’ visit to Scotland is set to be the highlight of Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations. Ioan Cunningham’s side overturned a 12-point...
Wales Women announce squad to face Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 2 fixture in the Women's Six Nations against Scotland at the DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday, April 1st (KO:...
Wales Women announce squad to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s senior head coach Ioan Cunningham has named his side to open the 2023 Six Nations against Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, March 25th (KO: 2.15pm). Centre Hannah...
Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut. Centre Hannah Jones will...
Shaun Connor has joined the Wales Women's coaching team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s senior team have appointed Shaun Connor as their new full-time attack and kicking coach ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations campaign. The former Dragons and Russia coach...
Siwan Lillicrap retires from international rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiwan Lillicrap has announced her retirement from international rugby. The 51-times-capped back five player has been Wales Women squad captain since November 2019 and played a huge...
World Cup Quarter Final Teams Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes his team has an opportunity to match Wales physically when they meet in the Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-finals at Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre...
Wales make four personnel and one positional change to tackle Black Ferns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Ioan Cunningham has named his team for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final against New Zealand at Northland Events Centre on 29 October. Wales coach Ioan Cunningham has made four...
Wales call up NZ-based Kate Williams
3 years 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’...