australia

Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash

10 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...

Kellaway, Tupou Feature in NSW Waratahs Team to Play British & Irish Lions

11 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the NSW Waratahs side to play the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday night. Tupou, who will start at tight head prop, and Kellaway,...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

12 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...

Los Pumas make six changes for England clash

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have made six changes to the starting XV that beat the British and Irish Lions for the first time, as they prepare to welcome England to La Plata on Saturday for the first of two Tests in July, Santiago...

Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...

Debreczeni and O'Donnell to leave Brumbies after Lions clash

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

ACT Brumbies fly half Jack Debreczeni and wing Ben O’Donnell will depart the club after next Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions.The pair are available for the Lions...

Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

A former captain, Porecki last played for the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and will start in an experienced front row that features the all-time Test cap record holding James Slipper and tighthead...

Men's July internationals match officials update

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Maori All Blacks v Scotland and Fiji v Scotland fixtures this month following an injury to Reuben Keane (Australia). Keane...

Tadhg Beirne to lead The British & Irish Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named the team that will face off against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday night at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne will captain...

Lions Stocks | How the Reds game affects things

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 100 points scored in two games on tour but Andy Farrell may have more questions than answers after this mid week game against the Queensland Reds. Plenty width to start was promising but some weaknesses...