Australia relax Giteau Law for 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamu Kerevi and Will Skelton are now eligible for the Wallabies after the Rugby Australia announced an amendment to their selection policy for 2020 only ahead of the Test season. Rugby...
Hooper's Australia captaincy in the balance – Rennie
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper is not guaranteed to keep the captain's armband under new Australia coach Dave Rennie. Rennie will formally assume the role next month and he revealed the team will be selected...
Rugby Australia reassessing ‘Giteau Law’ - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia are set to review their eligibility laws ahead of the July series against Ireland. Dave Rennie first test in charge will be against Andy Farrell's men and the former Glasgow coach could...
Champions Cup Team of the Week Round 4
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother good weekend of rugby where we see Leinster qualify for the Quarter Finals after 4 rounds, Saracens mount a come back and Clermont, Racing 92 and Toulouse carry on their fine form 1. Mako...
Can Toulouse claim a fifth Champions Cup title season?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was the turn of the new century that saw Toulouse become a European giant with the French club reaching the European Champions Cup final five times in the space of seven years, winning three. Yet almost...
Australia to review on overseas player restrictions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is set to review the rules barring most overseas-based players from representing the Wallabies, officials have said. Following the news of Dave Rennie's appointment as...
Player Ratings: England v Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here is how we rated the two sides: 1....
Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia will become the youngest player to represent Australia at the Rugby World Cup after being named to debut in the Wallabies' must-win game against Uruguay. Petaia, 19, will make his...
Player ratings: Wales vs Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 1. Wyn Jones - 6 A solid 48 minute stint. 2. Ken Owens - 7 Work rate as ever was exceptional. 15 tackles completed. 3. Tomas Francis -...
'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
