Quade Cooper and Karmichael Hunt named in Brisbane City’s NRC squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union has announced the squad and coaching staff for Brisbane City’s 2018 National Rugby Championship campaign. The 36-man squad features a healthy mix of professional...
Ryan Lonergan signs new two-year deal with Brumbies
6 years ago by Brumbies RugbyThe Brumbies have announced that young Canberra-born scrumhalf and Junior Wallabies captain Ryan Lonergan has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the club through the 2019-2020 Super Rugby seasons. Lonergan,...
The Exile of Quade Cooper: Is there a Solution to this madness?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-year-old, former Wallabies dynamo has experienced an exile from professional rugby of more than 6 months now, since Reds head coach Brad Thorn banished him from the Queensland franchise. It seems...
Cooper and Hunt unlikely to feature in the NRC
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with rugby.com.au Brisbane City coach Mick Heenan stated that exiled Reds' backs Quade Cooper and Karmichael Hunt are unlikely to feature for the side during this year's National Rugby...
NRC 2018 Fixtures Confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistoric rivalries return and exciting new rivalries will be created, as the fifth edition of the National Rugby Championship kicks off on September 1. Australia’s best club Rugby players will...
Folau Fainga’a signs new two-year deal with Brumbies
6 years ago by Brumbies RugbyBrumbies hooker Folau Fainga’a has committed to the club for a further two years after putting pen to paper on a new contract. Formerly with Sydney University, and an Australian U20 and...
Dwayne Nestor takes over as head coach of Australia Women
6 years ago by Australia RugbyDwayne Nestor has today been confirmed as the new head coach of the Wallaroos. The Wallaroos former assistant coach will take the reins effective immediately as the side gears towards the...
Peter Grant and Marcel Brache commit to new Western Force era
6 years ago by Western ForceFormer Western Force and international backs Peter Grant and Marcel Brache are the first two players to commit to a new era of WA rugby. Former springbok fly-half Grant and USA outside back Brache...
Four rugby positives from 2017
6 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe positives ebbed and ebbed in what was a horrific year for Australian rugby, but there were probably more positives than you might have thought. 1. The NRC This year’s National Rugby Championship...
NRC Grand Final kick-off time – when is the Canberra Vikings vs Queensland Country NRC Grand Final?
7 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe grand final of the NRC 2017 competition will be played on Saturday, November 11 with the Canberra Vikings hosting Queensland Country. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm (AEDT). The Queensland and Canberra...