Match Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor these two teams, there’s no game quite like it. It’s the west Wales derby and it means a huge amount, as long-serving Ospreys prop Nicky Smith confirms. “I would be lying if...
Scarlets welcome back internationals for West Wales derby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has welcomed back a number of his experienced players for Sunday’s West Wales derby against the Ospreys (15:00, Viaplay). The Scarlets starting line-up for the round six BKT...
Top 14 Round 7 Wrap-Up
5 months ago by Larrissa FallsWe’re detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 7 of France’s Top14 League Stade Francais v Racing 92FT = Stade Francais 9 – 13 Racing Stade...
Scarlets welcome back Johnny Williams for Dublin trip
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Johnny Williams returns to the Scarlets side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five match with Leinster in Dublin (19:35; S4C). Williams has overcome a hamstring...
Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...
Match Preview: Scarlets v Cardiff Rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDwayne Peel and Gethin Jenkins were long-time team-mates for Wales and the Lions, but this weekend they will be locking horns on the coaching front.Scarlets boss Peel has a lot of respect for Jenkins who...
World Cup stars return for Scarlets
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales World Cup star Gareth Davies and Tongan international Vaea Fifita return for the Scarlets’ BKT United Rugby Championship round three clash with Cardiff at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (17:15...
Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...
