Lonergan named captain as Australia A announce matchday 23 against Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A Head Coach Jason Gilmore has named Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan captain of the side as he announces his starting side to face Samoa this Saturday. Reds backrower...
Fritz Lee starts on debut for Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont back-rower Fritz Lee will make his debut for Samoa against Australia A on Saturday in their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Australia A on Saturday. Lee starting in the no.8 jersey...
Piutau, Fekitoa and Folau start for Tonga on their return to test rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallaby outside back Israel Folau will make his test return when he plays for Tonga against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. The 33-year-old, a fundamentalist Christian,...
Wallabies team announced for first England Test: Porecki and Neville debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has named David Porecki and Cadeyrn Neville to make their Test debuts on Saturday night in the side's first Test of the year against England in Perth.Neville will become the...
England team named for first Australia Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for England’s first Test match against Australia. Courtney Lawes has been named captain and starts as blindside flanker. Tom Curry is openside flanker and...
England Squad Update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharlie Ewels suffered a knee injury in training on Wednesday [29 June] which has ruled him out of England’s tour of Australia. He will return home for further assessment. Sam Jeffries...
All Blacks pair sign new deals with the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStephen Perofeta will remain at the Blues for at least another two years. The 25-year-old newly-minted All Black has extended his contract with the Blues until at least 2024. Perofeta...
England head coach Jones will 'thrive' under pressure on Australia tour, says ex-assistant Ella
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlen Ella says England will not lack belief under Eddie Jones as they prepare to do battle with Australia. Glen Ella says Eddie Jones will be thriving on coming under fire and expects...
Ryan Smith, Connor Vest and Lopeti Faifua re-sign with Queensland Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have reinforced their secondrow stocks with pathway products Ryan Smith, Connor Vest and Lopeti Faifua recommitting to Queensland Rugby. Smith’s re-signing through 2024 comes...
World Rugby upholds Spain's disqualification, Romania qualify
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have confirmed that Spain's appeal against their disqualification from next year's Rugby World Cup has been dismissed. Spain were found guilty of fielding an ineligible...
