Wallabies lock Izack Rodda set to miss World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed lock Izack Rodda will likely miss the rest of 2023 with a foot injury. It's a heartbreaking blow for the 26-year-old, re-aggravating the injury that has hampered...
ICYMI: Matt Philip to make season debut against Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels will enter Saturday afternoon’s crucial clash against the Highlanders welcoming back a plethora of international experience, with lock Matt Philip named for his first match of...
Crusaders match preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back in Melbourne for Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. It’s the Rebels at AAMI Park and our last trip over the ditch save a potential finals match-up. We’re...
Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing. The veteran coach was dismissed...
Wallabies confirm January Camp squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 44-man squad ahead of a four-day camp on the Gold Coast next week. The group will assemble for the camp on Monday, which will include a combination of on and...
Last time they faced off: Wales 29-28 Australia: Priestland kick denies Wallabies at the death
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp penalty from Rhys Priestland denied 14-man Australia a memorable comeback against Wales at the Principality Stadium on 20 Novemebr 2021. Smarting from a 32-15 defeat to England, the...
Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front. Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...
Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year. Ireland head into the match off...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield. Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...