Player Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked up a bonus point. Here our ratings from the encounter. Springboks 1....
Australia under pressure as Cheika puts his job on the line
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia endured a miserable 2018 and there is no room for error in a World Cup year. But can their mixed bag of a squad succeed? Minus two of their superstars for different reasons...
Stats & Facts: Springboks vs Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Springboks prepare to host Australia for the first Rugby Championship match in Johannesburg, we take a closer look at the key stats and facts ahead of the clash in Ellis Park 1. South...
Rugby Championship News Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHuge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups The Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies...
Opportunity knocks for World Cup bolters
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship. Just two months before the Rugby World Cup starts in Japan, this...
Meet the rookie loosehead and Fijian powerhouse the Wallabies are unleashing on the Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Michael Cheika sprung a few surprises when naming his first Wallabies 23 of the year with James Slipper and Nic White returning to the test fold. However, the two debutants...
Wallabies name mixed bag for Rugby Championship opener in South Africa
7 years ago by The GuardianIsi Naisarani named to make international debutJames Slipper to make his return to Test rugbyThe Wallabies have covered all bases in their side to face South Africa in Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...
Brad Thorn explains why James O'Connor's situation is different from Slipper and Karmichael Hunt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and now Reds head coach Brad Thorn has explained why he has signed James O'Connor despite his troubles in the past and why his situation is different from that of James Slipper and...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
