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THRUSH ENDS RETIREMENT TO LEAD FORCE TO WIN OVER REBELS

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Jeremy Thrush has made a shock return from retirement to lead the Western Force to a pulsating 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels at Perth's HBF Park. Thrush retired at the...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night.   The rematch of last year’s semifinal...

Western Force name former Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells as captain for 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Western Force backrower Michael Wells has been named captain for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.   Wells joined the club at the start of the year from the Rebels, who they will play in Saturday's...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins.   The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 10: Top 10 most losses in a regular season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Between 2010 and 2019, there was a curse looming in Super Rugby that saw teams lose as much as 14 matches out of 16.   We take a look at the top 10 most losses in a regular season.   Sunwolves...

Ardie Savea approaching 120 Hurricanes appearances

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third consecutive year, Ardie Savea has been named captain of the Hurricanes ahead of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.   Set to make his 120th appearance for the Hurricanes...

Wallabies confirm January Camp squad

2 years 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...

Force sign first Brazilian in Super Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force has announced the long-term signing of Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.   The 27-year-old, who can play tight head prop and hooker, has...

Queensland Reds to host three Buildcorp Super W home games in 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Buildcorp Super W season for 2023 has today been announced, with the Queensland Reds set for five regular season matches including three home-games. The Super W season will kick off in Melbourne...