Michael Hooper rugby player
Michael Hooper rugby player

Michael Hooper

29th Oct 1991 1.82m/96kg Openside Flanker

'We can turn it around,' says apologetic Wallabies coach Jones

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists he can turn the Wallabies into world-beaters despite another below-par performance in their Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand in Melbourne.   The Wallabies started well in both...

Wallabies without captains for return Test

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will be without captains Michael Hooper and Allan Alaalatoa for Saturday's return Bledisloe Cup Test in Dunedin.   Tighthead prop Alaalatoa had a ruptured Achilles tendon injury confirmed...

Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...

Jones makes five changes to starting XV for Pumas Test

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richie Arnold has been named to make his first Test start with Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones making five changes to the run-on side for Saturday night’s clash with Argentina in Sydney. The match...

Four debutants named to play South Africa in TRC opener

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

22-year-old Tom Hooper has been selected at blindside flanker for his first appearance in Wallaby gold, joining co-captain Michael Hooper and Rob Valetini in the backrow, the latter playing his first ever...

Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain the Wallabies in 2023 after head coach Eddie Jones unveiled a 34-man squad for the eToro Rugby Championship. 31-year-old Hooper holds the...

Waratahs make mass late changes against Blues

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs will be heading to Auckland looking to cause an upset over the Blues. The Waratahs are coming off a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Sydney, spoiling Michael Hooper's final home game. They...

Preview: Blues vs Waratahs

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central.   It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...

Preview: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs will look to send Michael Hooper out in style when they host Moana Pasifika in Sydney. With sixth locked in, Darren Coleman has taken the chance to freshen up his side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase...

Team News: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darren Coleman has bolstered his side by adding three Wallabies to his starting XV that lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Mahe Vailanu returns to the starting side replacing David Porecki. Vailanu...