Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Wales make 13 changes to face Uruguay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has named his team for the Pool D match against Uruguay at Kumamoto Stadium on Sunday, 13 October. The team sees 13 changes to the starting XV which played against...
Talking Points: Wales vs Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales, the Six Nations champions, were made to work hard by a brave Fijian side as they beat them 29-17 at the Oita Stadium. The game, which saw seven tries scored, was absolutely action packed...
RWC Preview: Wales vs Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Davies jokingly told Warren Gatland he had "finally seen the light" after being named in Wales' side to face Fiji - but is serious about making the most of a chance to start at the Rugby...
Gatland names team for match against Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has announced his team for the Pool D match against Fiji in Oita Stadium on Wednesday, 9 October. Wales have named 13 of the starting XV that beat Australia in their...
Wales need to keep winning to be considered 'good team', says Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland realises the importance of Wales following up an impressive victory against Australia by performing well in their remaining Pool D matches. Wales took control of their Rugby...
Australia 25-29 Wales: Rugby World Cup player ratings | Michael Aylwin
7 years ago by The GuardianSamu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete charged ferociously but Wales, led by Alun Wyn Jones, defended magnificentlyDane Haylett-Petty Israel Fo-Who? It has taken him quite a while, via his youth in Biarritz,...
'Sore and battered' Wales would have lost previously - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland was delighted to see Wales edge past Australia in a bruising Rugby World Cup encounter he acknowledged they might well have lost previously. The Six Nations Grand Slam champions...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 25-29 Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales took a huge step towards topping Pool D at the Rugby World Cup with a nail-biting 29-25 win over a fast-finishing over Australia in Tokyo. First-half tries from Hadleigh...
Player ratings: Wales vs Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 1. Wyn Jones - 6 A solid 48 minute stint. 2. Ken Owens - 7 Work rate as ever was exceptional. 15 tackles completed. 3. Tomas Francis -...
