Ross Moriarty

Born: April 1, 1994

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 16st 5lb (104kg)

Hometown: St Helens, Merseyside, England
Ross Moriarty of Gloucester breaks away to score a try during the Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and Gloucester at The Ricoh Arena on March 1, 2015
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Sports Mole has 46 articles about Ross Moriarty. Articles 1 to 40:
Wales' Gareth Davies celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on September 24, 2023
A look at Wales' previous Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearances
Sports Mole takes a look back at Wales previous Rugby World Cup quarter-finals ahead of Saturday's clash with Argentina.
Oct 13, 16:35
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wayne Pivac: 'Jonathan Davies is over the moon to captain Wales'
Scarlets centre will lead Wales in games against Canada and Argentina.
Jun 7, 16:19
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wayne Pivac includes five uncapped players for Wales' summer Tests
Jonathan Davies will captain the side against Canada and Argentina in Cardiff.
Jun 7, 11:59
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
The key talking points ahead of Wales' clash with England
Wales and England go head to head at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.
Nov 27, 10:14
Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020
Wales expect Josh Navidi to be fit for England showdown
The Cardiff Blues back-row forward has been out since suffering concussion in September.
Nov 24, 17:32
Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019
Ross Moriarty pulls out of Wales squad with ankle injury
The Dragons back-row forward has been ruled out of the remainder of the Autumn Nations Cup.
Nov 24, 15:02
Scotland's Blair Kinghorn in action against Wales in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
Wales' James Botham identified as potential 2023 World Cup star
The Cardiff Blues flanker is training with the Wales squad.
Nov 17, 15:37
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Analysing Wales' dip in form under Wayne Pivac
Wales are reeling from their worst run of results since 2016.
Nov 16, 11:51
Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019
Wales international Ross Moriarty signs new "long-term" Dragons deal
The 45-times capped Wales back-row forward has extended his stay at Rodney Parade.
Apr 6, 17:46
Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019
Ross Moriarty challenges Wales to match England physicality at Twickenham
Eddie Jones' team outmuscled Ireland with an enviable show of brute-force and power.
Mar 4, 22:22
Anthony Bouthier scores for France on February 22, 2020
France beat Wales in Cardiff to boost Grand Slam hopes
Former Wales defence coach Edwards watched France claim a deserved win.
Feb 22, 19:52
Gareth Davies in action for Wales on November 3, 2018
Gareth Davies, Ross Moriarty recalled by Wales for France clash
Both players were replacements during the 24-14 defeat at Ireland in round two.
Feb 20, 13:06
Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019
Ross Moriarty impressed by Nick Tompkins Wales debut
England Under-20 World Cup winners now teaming up for Wales.
Feb 5, 22:37
Wales' Josh Adams scores their first try against Italy on February 1, 2020
Josh Adams hat-trick helps Wales to emphatic start to Six Nations defence
Josh Adams crossed for three tries in Cardiff.
Feb 1, 16:33
Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019
Warren Gatland: 'Liam Williams is undoubtedly a big loss for Wales'
Wales full-back sidelined after suffering ankle injury during training.
Oct 25, 07:22
Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019
Warren Gatland admits Wales not at their best in narrow France win
Wales capitalised on Sebastien Vahaamahina's dismissal for an elbow.
Oct 20, 12:02
Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019
Warren Gatland "relieved" after thrilling one-point win over France
Wales came from behind and won with a late try.
Oct 20, 11:44
Wales' Ross Moriarty scores their second try on October 20, 2019
Wales come back to earn thrilling win over 14-man France
Warren Gatland's side are through to the semi-finals in Japan.
Oct 20, 09:42
Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019
Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar included in Wales starting lineup for quarter-final
Jonathan Davies and Dan Biggar have recovered from injuries to be fit for the World Cup quarter final against France.
Oct 18, 06:20
Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019
Ross Moriarty hails Wales character after coming back against Fiji
Victory over Uruguay would see Wales win Pool D with a 100% record.
Oct 10, 05:53
Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013
Robin McBryde: 'Wales recharged and fully fit ahead of Fiji clash'
Wales have not topped their pool with a 100 per cent record since the inaugural World Cup 32 years ago.
Oct 8, 07:58
James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018
James Davies jokes Warren Gatland has "finally seen the light"
Wales boss Warren Gatland has made two changes for Wednesday's World Cup clash
Oct 7, 07:53
James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018
James Davies, Ross Moriarty handed first World Cup starts for Wales
Wales show back-row changes for Fiji clash in Oita.
Oct 7, 06:00
Warren Gatland pictured in August 2019
Gatland: Wales players have contacted Howley from Japan
The assistant coach was sent home from the World Cup for allegedly breaching World Rugby betting rules.
Sep 21, 21:00
Aaron Wainwright in action for Wales on August 17, 2019
Aaron Wainwright in line for World Cup debut against Georgia
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a powerful line-for his side's tournament opener.
Sep 21, 05:01
Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019
Wales ready for final push for Grand Slam glory - Moriarty
Number eight has been a key performer for Wales in their Six Nations title and Grand Slam campaign.
Mar 11, 22:00
Gareth Davies in action for Wales on November 3, 2018
Wales boosted by return of Ross Moriarty, Liam Williams and Gareth Davies
The trio are available for the Six Nations opener against France on Friday.
Jan 28, 15:50
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Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions in New Zealand tour opener
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Saturday's tour opener in Whangarei.
May 31, 19:48
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Warren Gatland defends timing of British and Irish Lions meeting
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland defends the decision to hold his first squad meeting just days before European finals for Saracens and Gloucester.
May 8, 15:05
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Sam Warburton named British and Irish Lions captain, Dylan Hartley misses out
Sam Warburton is named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the tour of New Zealand, but England skipper Dylan Hartley is not selected by Warren Gatland.
Apr 19, 11:11
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Wales unchanged for Six Nations clash against France
Wales name an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations finale against France.
Mar 15, 10:23
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George North back in Wales squad for Six Nations clash against Scotland
George North returns to the Wales team for this Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland after recovering from a bruised thigh.
Feb 22, 10:02
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Gloucester Rugby secure opening day victory over Zebre
Gloucester Rugby make the perfect start to their European Challenge Cup title defence with a 23-10 victory over Zebre in Pool 4.
Nov 14, 17:14
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Leigh Halfpenny likely to miss Six Nations
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is likely to miss next season's Six Nations as surgery on his knee will keep him out for "six to eight months."
Sep 15, 18:50
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Wales coach Warren Gatland: Ross Moriarty gives Wales "X factor"
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes that Ross Moriarty brings an "X factor" to the Wales squad, following his late call-up in place of the injured Eli Walker.
Sep 15, 14:11
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Hamstring injury forces Eli Walker out of Wales World Cup squad
Ospreys wing Eli Walker, a late replacement for Leigh Halfpenny, drops out from Wales's World Cup squad because of a hamstring injury.
Sep 14, 21:59
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Alex Cuthbert named in Wales World Cup squad, Ross Moriarty misses out
Wales head coach Warren Gatland includes Alex Cuthbert in his 31-man World Cup squad, while Ross Moriarty misses out.
Aug 31, 11:30
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Wales coach Shaun Edwards sends out Ireland warning
Shaun Edwards insists that Wales will be "a lot more competitive" when they take on Ireland in Dublin later this month, compared to Saturday's showing.
Aug 9, 14:08
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Ireland throw down World Cup gauntlet after putting Wales to the sword
Ireland score five tries as they beat Wales 35-21 in a World Cup warm up game at the Millennium Stadium.
Aug 8, 15:26
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Barry John calls on Welsh fringe players to prove their worth in warm-up games
Welsh legend Barry John calls on Gareth Anscombe and Ross Moriarty to prove themselves before the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 1, 16:32
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