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Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...

Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...

ACT Brumbies v British & Irish Lions: All you need to know

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

ACT Brumbies lay claim to being Australia’s most successful Super Rugby franchise. Three decades since they came into existence, the ACT Brumbies lay claim to being Australia’s most successful...

Media Statement: Noah Lolesio

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the Wallabies can confirm Noah Lolesio has had successful surgery today. Lolesio sustained an on-field injury in the second half of the Test against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday. After...

Potter re-commits to Australian Rugby, joins Waratahs for 2026

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm Harry Potter has re-committed until the end of 2027, joining the NSW Waratahs for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons. Born in London and raised in Melbourne,...

Wilson rescues Wallabies in Lions warm-up

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia coach Joe Schmidt was left "massively relieved" after his team rescued a 21-18 win over Fiji thanks to Harry Wilson's late try. Wallabies captain Wilson went over with just a minute left on...

Hooper brothers in line to play together for first time against British & Irish Lions

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brothers Tom and Lachie Hooper could play together for the first time in a professional capacity for the Brumbies against none other than the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday night at GIO...

Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...

Kellaway, Tupou Feature in NSW Waratahs Team to Play British & Irish Lions

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the NSW Waratahs side to play the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday night. Tupou, who will start at tight head prop, and Kellaway,...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...