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Scrap the Giteau Rule, says Toomua

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby playmaker Matt Toomua has shared his thoughts on Australia’s ‘Giteau rule’, saying that he believes it would be to Australia’s benefit if it was discarded.    According...

Eddie Jones' next move: coaching in the NRL?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Head Coach Eddie Jones could opt for a clean break from rugby union with reports indicating that the 62 year-old has interest in joining up with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby...

Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...

World Rugby Match Officials announced for The Rugby Championship 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match officials that will take charge of the 2022 Rugby Championship, which runs from 6 August to 24 September.   Following a busy schedule of men’s test matches...

Queensland Reds sign Test lock Luke Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have added Test experience to their pack, signing former Wallaby lock Luke Jones through 2025.     The 31-year-old brings a decade of Super Rugby experience to Ballymore,...

Ireland replace France at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France’s reign as the world’s number one team has only lasted a week with Ireland replacing Les Bleus at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     Saturday’s...

Rugby Australia condemn 'unacceptable' remarks after England coach Jones' 'traitor' abuse

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia's chief executive Andy Marinos has condemned the "unacceptable" and "offensive" remarks directed towards England and Eddie Jones in Sydney.   England responded to defeat in the first...

SCG statement on crowd behavior

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“Rugby Australia is disappointed with the reported incidents within the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the Third Test of the Wallabies’ series with England.   “The deplorable...

England 'showed what we're made of' - 'proud' skipper Lawes salutes series win over Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes has heaped praise on his England team-mates after captaining the tourists to a second straight series victory over Australia.   England captain Courtney Lawes hailed the...

'He's got plenty to say' - Jones laughs off White 'niggle' comments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones returned serve at Australia's Nic White, who said he was expecting more off-the-ball "niggle" in Saturday's deciding Test in Sydney, describing the Wallabies scrum-half as...