Super Rugby AU: Top Stats Performers From Round 4 - most tackles, turnover, running metres and more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of Super Rugby AU saw the Rebels emerge as deserved winners against the lacklustre Waratahs (29-10) while the Brumbies proved themselves to be a class above the Western Force (24-0). We take a...
Weekend Wrap-up - Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 4 and Super Rugby AU Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans the world over revelled in the past weekend's action as Round 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa continued to impress and Super Rugby AU finally got underway in Australia. In New Zealand, the Highlanders...
Brumbies hold off Rebels fightback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies nearly frittered away an 18-point second-half lead but held on to defeat the Rebels 31-21 in their first Super Rugby AU game. The Rebels scored 17 unanswered points and Matt Toomua's...
Brumbies and Rebels name their lines up for their opening Super Rugby AU match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels kick off their Super Rugby AU season with a clash at GIO Stadium on Saturday. Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has handed homegrown talent, Mack Hansen,...
Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia will become the youngest player to represent Australia at the Rugby World Cup after being named to debut in the Wallabies' must-win game against Uruguay. Petaia, 19, will make his...
'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
Pocock to captain Wallabies on his return to test rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies flanker David Pocock will captain Australia on his return from injury in Saturday night’s Test against Samoa at Bankwest Stadium in Western Sydney. Pocock’s return...
Australia Name Rugby World Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad, captained by Michael Hooper with Samu Kerevi as his deputy, boasts 1406 caps of Test experience,...
Trio return to Wallabies squad ahead of All Blacks test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies rookie Jordan Petaia has been named in Australia’s squad for the final Rugby Championship clash of 2019 against New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth. The exciting prospect has...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...