Michael Hooper rugby player
Michael Hooper rugby player

Michael Hooper

29th Oct 1991 1.82m/96kg Openside Flanker

Preview: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs will look to send Michael Hooper out in style when they host Moana Pasifika in Sydney. With sixth locked in, Darren Coleman has taken the chance to freshen up his side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase...

Team News: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darren Coleman has bolstered his side by adding three Wallabies to his starting XV that lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Mahe Vailanu returns to the starting side replacing David Porecki. Vailanu...

Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing.   The veteran coach was dismissed...

Team Announcement: Hurricanes Vs NSW Waratahs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes are preparing to take on the Waratahs at Sky Stadium this Friday, 7:05PM in round four of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, marking the Hurricanes 50th match played against all Australian...

Melbourne overcome Waratahs for first Super Rugby win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne 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...

Wallabies confirm January Camp squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 44-man squad ahead of a four-day camp on the Gold Coast next week. The group will assemble for the camp on Monday, which will include a combination of on and...

Wales seek redemption as Australia hunt second tour victory

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 45th Test between Wales and Australia is set to play out this weekend in Cardiff as the Welsh seek some redemption after a shock result last weekend against Georgia:       The present...

Ben Donaldson to start at flyhalf for Australia vs Wales in Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

NSW Waratahs playmaker Ben Donaldson will start at flyhalf for the first time in Wallaby gold against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon (local time).    With a number of players unavailable...

Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front.   Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...

Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year.   Ireland head into the match off...