Valetini Blow as Wallabies Prepare for Final Lions Test
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the third and final Test against the British & Irish Lions in Sydney, with powerful back-rower Rob Valetini ruled out due to a recurring...
Former All Black Ross comes into Wallabies squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have called former All Black Aidan Ross into the squad for the final British & Irish Lions Test in Sydney. Ross will join the squad ahead of Saturday’s match at Accor Stadium,...
Farrell: Lions aiming to create history in Australia
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell feels “privileged” to have the chance to make history against Australia. Following their series win against Australia back in 2013, the Lions...
Valetini 'hungry' to face Lions in second Test
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Rob Valetini is "hungry" to face the British and Irish Lions after returning from his injury. The back-row forward missed the first Test with a calf problem but has declared himself...
Preview: First Nations & Pasifika v British & Irish Lions
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne in the final provincial game of the Qatar Airways Lions Men's Tour to Australia 2025. After a number of late call ups...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Wilson rescues Wallabies in Lions warm-up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt was left "massively relieved" after his team rescued a 21-18 win over Fiji thanks to Harry Wilson's late try. Wallabies captain Wilson went over with just a minute left on...
Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA former captain, Porecki last played for the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and will start in an experienced front row that features the all-time Test cap record holding James Slipper and tighthead...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
