
Halfpenny blow for Crusaders
Veteran fullback Leigh Halfpenny faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a pectoral muscle injury during his brief debut for the Crusaders in Cork.
Veteran fullback Leigh Halfpenny faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a pectoral muscle injury during his brief debut for the Crusaders in Cork.
Vodacom URC champions Munster beat Kiwi giants Crusaders in Cork on Saturday, preceded by Wales and British & Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny participating in a haka.
Leigh Halfpenny is relishing the chance to play for the Crusaders as the defending Super Rugby champions confirmed that the Welsh star has signed a one-year deal.
Welsh utility back Leigh Halfpenny is reportedly set to join defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders for the 2024 season.
Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has announced his retirement from Test rugby, saying it was a difficult decision to step away.
Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday due to a back spasm.
Warren Gatland marked the first team selection of his second spell as Wales coach by recalling Leigh Halfpenny to face Ireland in a Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday for the fullback’s first Test start in 19 months.
Leigh Halfpenny slotted a decisive penalty as Scarlets came from behind to beat the Cheetahs in Llanelli on Friday night and secure their place in the final 16 of the Challenge Cup.
Fullback Leigh Halpenny will earn his 100th Test cap while five uncapped players will make their international debuts when Wales face Canada in Cardiff on Saturday.
There were a few shock omissions from Warren Gatland’s reported list of players who have been put on standby for the British & Irish Lions.