Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Wallabies prop joins the Waratahs
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter what turned out to be a season of disappointment for The Waratahs may suddenly turn a new corner, as they look set to welcome Test stars Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota at the franchise. Several household...
Nick Champion de Crespigny joins The Force
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have signed Australian back-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny from French Top 14 club Castres Olympique ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. The Canberra-born 28-year-old has...
Filipo Daugunu receives 3-match ban
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Filipo Daugunu has been suspended for two matches (subject to the completion of World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.11 (dangerous tackle)....
Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt says he remains unsure about some of his Australia players following their 40-29 victory over Georgia at Sydney Football Stadium. Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight scored doubles...
Wallabies survive hungry Georgia
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have survived a major scare to take a 40-29 win over Georgia in Sydney. At moments, it looked like Australia would run away with the contest as their forwards dominated the contest. However,...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
Reds Edged By Wales 36-35 in Thriller
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds winger Mac Grealy broke his 2024 try drought in spectacular fashion yet Wales still found a last-gasp escape at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday night.The underdog Reds were pipped...
Carter & Horton re-commit to Force
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have received a double boost with the re-signings of veteran Wallabies lock Sam Carter and dynamic hooker Tom Horton. Carter, 34, offered a glimpse of his experience and quality across...
Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...
