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...
Melbourne overcome Waratahs for first Super Rugby win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne playmaker Carter Gordon has delivered his best Super Rugby Pacific showing to steer his team to their first win of the season, upsetting the NSW Waratahs. In a see-sawing affair on Friday...
Team Announcement: Melbourne Rebels Vs Hurricanes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what promises to be one of the biggest ever weekends of rugby in Melbourne, Victorian lock Trevor Hosea has been named to make his starting debut for Friday night’s Super Round blockbuster against...
Italy name training squad ahead of 2023 Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has named a 34-man training squad ahead of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. The squad are set to meet for a camp in Verona between...
Italy stun Australia in Florence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly held on to claim their first victory over the Wallabies, claiming a 28-27 victory in Florence. The hosts were impressive throughout the duration of the match, with dynamic fullback...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North. A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...
Stats and facts: Italy v Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTo begin Italy’s Autumn campaign, Kieran Crowley’s side will have a tricky matchup with Samoa before ending November with Tests against Australia and South Africa. Here are a few stats...
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...
The Breakdown – Springboks hoping for Australia favour against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa are level on points ahead of facing Australia and Argentina in the final round of Rugby Championship games. The final round of Rugby Championship fixtures are upon...
