Matt Giteau rugby player
Matt Giteau rugby player

Matt Giteau

29th Sep 1982 1.78m/85kg Inside Centre

A shock return for Wallabies and Brumbies legend at age 41

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Former Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau will make his return to professional rugby at the age of 41 after signing with American club San Diego Legion for the 2024 season of Major League Rugby (MLR). Giteau,...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...

On this day in 2015: Sorry England make World Cup history with group-stage exit

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England became the first host nation to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stage after losing 33-13 to Australia on this day in 2015. Stuart Lancaster’s side had gone into the tournament...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...

'It showed a lack of feeling' – Rennie unhappy with controversial late refereeing decision

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia battled back from 18 points behind to lead New Zealand, only for a controversial refereeing decision to cost them victory.     Dave Rennie has accused referee Mathieu...

Drew Mitchell recalls the time he nicked the Queen's drink

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Revered former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has shared a comical story of how some synergy between himself and Matt Giteau allowed him to nick the drink of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.    “It...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Alaalatoa claims third Brett Robinson Award

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa has taken home the Brumbies’ Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year Award, joining George Smith as just the second to win the coveted award more than twice. Alaalatoa...