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Potter sets magical sights on becoming a Wallaby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Winger Harry Potter wants to be a Wallaby. That’s a sentence you probably never thought you’d read, but it’s true – after showing signs of promise with Leicester Tigers,...

The sevens sisters who can change Aussie rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a sign of the changing times in women’s rugby, sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi are viewing not just gold at next year’s Olympics in Paris but a medal a year later at the 2025 Rugby World...

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...

Rugby Australia announces Daniel Herbert as new Chair

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia announces Daniel Herbert as new Chair Wallaby number 715, Herbert played 67 Tests for Australia, and was a part of the Wallabies teams that won the 1999 Rugby World Cup, 2001 British and...

Resignation of Rugby Australia Chair welcomed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Rugby Australia member unions have welcomed the resignation of RA Chair Hamish McLennan.The six unions – the ACT and Southern NSW, Queensland, West Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia...

Hamish McLennan out of Rugby Australia after late night board meeting

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hamish McLennan is no longer the chairman of Rugby Australia after he was ousted in a late night board meeting and resigned as a director. Rugby Australia’s board met four times over the weekend...

State Unions Call For Resignation of RUGBY AUSTRALIA Chair

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Rugby Australia member unions, including Queensland, ACT and West Australia, have today called on Rugby Australia Chair Hamish McLennan to immediately resign from the Board. The unions have sent...

Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...

British Irish & Lions announce strategic partnership with Premiership rugby and United Rugby Championship

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a historic partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The strategic...

Dewi Lake Relishing Battle With Welsh Hooking Rivals In The URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having spent a World Cup campaign of highs and lows vying with Elliot Dee and Ryan Elias for the Wales hooking berth, Dewi Lake is now ready to resume battle with his rivals on the BKT URC stage. This...