Wallabies Earn Respect from Lions After Thrilling Series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has ruled out extending his Wallabies coaching tenure, despite presiding over one of Australia's headiest Test wins since the glory days of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Schmidt must have been...
Owen Farrell named in British & Irish Lions team to face AUNZ Invitational XV
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the team that will play against an AUNZ Invitational XV side on Saturday evening at the Adelaide Oval. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s...
17 internationals named as AUNZ Invitational
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAUNZ Invitational XV coach Les Kiss has named a stacked side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Adelaide. Every player in the starting side has international experience, with two further...
Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
Jock Campbell Re-Signs at Reds for 2026
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of fullback Jock Campbell on the eve of a landmark honour for the Queensland Reds. Campbell, 30, will captain the Reds in Wednesday...
Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKiwi duo Ngani Laumape and Joshua Fusitu'a are the latest names confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to face the British & Irish Lions on July 12. It comes after the announcement of All Blacks...
Faessler, Paisami set to be released from Wallabies for Reds-Lions clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that two players from their initial 36-man squad to face Fiji - Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami - will be released to play for Queensland when they take on the British &...
Reds Lock In Hooker Richie Asiata for 2026
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Richie Asiata’s strong season for the Queensland Reds has been rewarded with a new contract for 2026.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the in-form forward has agreed to continue...