australia

Schmidt forced into backline changes for Argentina Test

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia's second test against Argentina will be the perfect opportunity for players to step up as they look to continue their winning momentum. Schmidt has been...

World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA.   The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...

Shute Shield winning quartet re-sign with NSW Waratahs

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have locked up the core of Eastern Surburbs' Shute Shield title-winning campaign for the 2025 Super Rugby season. Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Julian Heaven and Jack Grant have all re-signed...

More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...

Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...

‘We want to scrum’: Alaalatoa’s clear message after Wallabies scrum suggestions

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa insists the squad is eager to turn their scrum into a weapon as they look to back up a powerful performance against Argentina. Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak...

Wallabies pushing expansive style in quest for back-to-back Argentina wins

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies scrumhalf Jake Gordon believes the return to dry conditions can bring the best out of their side as they look to replicate their heroics in Argentina. The scrumhalf suggests the Wallabies' attacking...

'Job not done' for Springboks after All Blacks triumph, says Kolisi

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi warned his team the job is far from done despite them rallying for a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The Springboks secured a...