Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Paisami to start against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Red Hunter Paisami has been named to replace the injured Samu Kerevi at inside centre for the Wallabies Test against Japan in Oita on Saturday afternoon local time. Kerevi failed to overcome...
Cooper returns to Wallabies as Hooper equals Gregan's captaincy record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper will make a remarkable return to the Test arena after being selected at flyhalf for the Wallabies showdown with Rugby World Cup holders, South Africa, on the Gold Coast on Sunday night. The...
The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected. The law...
Jones claims Itoje can get hard time from refs as England prop Genge reveals 'keyboard warrior' death threats
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje received backing from Eddie Jones after England's loss to Wales, while Ellis Genge has received death threats on social media. Maro Itoje gave away five penalties in England's...
Lions Legends - Keith Wood
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“Uncle Fester” and “The Raging Potato”- names given to former Ireland and British & Irish Lions (Lions) hooker, Keith Wood, whose bald head, cheeky smile and courageous play...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Taniela Tupou claims Pilecki Medal as 2020 Reds players’ player
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaniela Tupou has claimed his maiden Pilecki Medal after being voted by his teammates as the St.George Queensland Reds best player in 2020. Crowned the Super Rugby AU MVP this...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
