WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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 add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...
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...
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 snatch victory at the death to ruin Scotland's Rugby World Cup return
3 years 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
3 years 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
3 years 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...
