Western Force eager for season opener vs The Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force’s opening pre-season trial game ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific is just over a week away and recruit Ben Donaldson says the players are “raring to go”. The Force...
Liam Wright and Tate McDermott named Queensland Reds co-captains for 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds’ new era in the Super Rugby Pacific competition will also embrace continuity, taking flight with familiar faces at the helm of the playing group in 2024.Liam Wright and Tate McDermott...
The Western Force look to secure former Wallabies talisman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJust six years after equalling the Australian record for the most tries in a single Super Rugby season, wrecking ball Taqele Naiyaravoro has made the first steps towards a return to the competition. The...
Blues playmaker beats Auckland's 68 year old sporting record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s hard enough to reach the heights of professional status as an athlete in any code, let alone two. But at 22 years of age, former Blues playmaker Jock McKenzie has broken...
Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...
Mark Nawaqanitawase to leave NSW Waratahs, Rugby Australia in 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Nawaqanitawase's departure from Rugby Union has been confirmed for 2025. Nawaqanitawase advised Rugby Australia he will leave the code at the end of next year after signing a one-year extension...
Rotations and a half-centurion for trip to Sale
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn their third Friday night fixture in as many weeks, GJ van Velze will lead the side from the second row. After scoring four tries in four games, Thomas du Toit demonstrates his versatility and takes...
Tireless Tongan Timani Loving Life In Wales As He Posts Season's Best In BKT URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving just posted season’s best figures in the BKT URC, Lopeti Timani is clearly thriving in his new role at Cardiff Rugby. The official stats show the tireless Tongan made a remarkable...
ACT Brumbies not going anywhere - RA CEO Waugh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has given assurance the ACT Brumbies will stay in the nation's capital amid centralisation discussions. Waugh made the comments after the NSW Waratahs became the first club...
Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union complete first step towards national alignment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) and NSW Rugby Union have agreed to the first step in the strategic reset of Australian Rugby. NSW Rugby Union becomes the first Member Union in Australia to formally commit to Rugby...
