PE backed consortium 'in final stages' to save Melbourne Rebels with $30m injection and link with A-League club
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAprivate equity-backed consortium led by former Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford says it is in the ‘final stages of high-level talks’ to move the Melbourne Rebels to Melbourne’s Western...
All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySamuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...
Reds Pipped By Brumbies In High-Quality Clash
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have been shaded 20-19 in a tense, tight derby against the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium in Super Rugby Pacific.A game with four lead changes was anyone’s to win throughout...
Hooper in line to make 7's debut
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper's long awaited sevens debut has been confirmed with the former Wallabies captain to play for Australia at the famous Hong Kong tournament next month. The four time...
Wallabies selections on the line for Reds clash
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are ready to trade blows with the Queensland Reds in what shapes as an Australian contender for Super Rugby Pacific match of the year. The third-ranked Brumbies travel to Suncorp Stadium...
Rio Tinto Back Women's High-Performance Role for Nico Andrade
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) is proud to announce the appointment of Nico Andrade as the QRU’s Women’s High-Performance Manager, in a first that will elevate the women’s game across...
SANZAAR confirms TRC U20 Fixtures
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has announced the match schedule and venue for the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament that will be played in May 2024 on the Sunshine Coast. The Championship will see the...
Super Rugby Pacific TOTW: Australian teams
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Five of Super Rugby Pacific delivered some shock results and standout performances from the Australian sides. The Western Force shocked fast starters Queensland Reds in Perth whilst the ACT Brumbies...
Force bolster lock stocks with signing of former Wallaby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have added experience to their lock stocks with the signing of 16-cap Wallaby Sam Carter for the remainder of the season. Carter, who stands at 201cm tall, joins the Force from English...
Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...
