Explained: World Rugby Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever...
Rugby Australia announce update to overseas player selection policy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) has today announced an update to the Overseas Player Selection Policy for national teams.The RA Board has approved the amended policy which will allow three players to be chosen from...
Wallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu re-commits until 2023
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu has re-signed with Australian Rugby until the end of 2023.Born in Melbourne, 30-year-old Samu has settled at the Brumbies after a unique Rugby story saw him play...
Vale David Emanuel, Wallaby No. 425
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of nine-cap Wallaby David Maurice Emanuel, who has passed away aged 87.A hard-working lock and back row forward, Emanuel was the Wallabies’ leading...
Bledisloe Cup reduced from three to two Tests a year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from New Zealand suggest that a significant change to the global Test calendar will see the number of matches between the All Blacks and Wallabies reduced from 2022. According...
World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...
Wallabies and Waratahs confirm the return of Kurtley Beale
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs have announced that Kurtley Beale will return to home soil after committing to Australian Rugby until the end of 2023. Currently plying his trade in...
Premiership Rugby Launching New Streaming Service
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby have announced a new service to watch all Premiership Rugby action. 🚨 HUGE NEWS 🚨Introducing #PRTVLIVE - our brand new service to watch #GallagherPrem action...
Western Force release Wallaby Timani over vaccine stance
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have, in consultation with Rugby Australia, have mutually agreed with Sitaleki Timani to release him from his playing contract effective immediately. The Perth-based club confirmed...
Nations Championship interest renewed, SA Rugby commits to SANZAAR partnership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has announced that South Africa will continue to play in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept. South Africa's...
