Head coach Jones (AUS) - 'The intellect in the game has grown and we've trailed off'
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Australia head coach Eddie Jones and captain Will Skelton as they assess their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign and look to the future at a media briefing on Friday. Eddie Jones, head coach On...
Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...
'Let the country down': Wallabies players react after stinging Wales defeat
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies were left shattered and despondent after a 40-6 defeat to Wales in Lyon. The side were beaten in most areas of the game, enduring their worst loss in Rugby World Cup history. It...
Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September. Ben Donaldson switches from full-back to fly-half, with Carter Gordon...
Wallabies embracing do-or-die attitude for Wales clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mindset is simple for the Wallabies as they turn their attention to next week's clash against Wales. "Must win. It's as simple as that," said lock Richie Arnold. The Wallabies were left hurting after...
Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies: "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...
Captain Skelton battling calf injury ahead of crucial Fiji clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Will Skelton is in doubt for Monday's (AEST) Test against Fiji with a calf compliant. Skelton was named for Australia’s second World Cup match, however, pulled up sore...
Tupou wins 50th cap - Australia name team to play Georgia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Georgia in Saint-Denis on Saturday, with loosehead prop Taniela Tupou set to win his 50th cap. 1 Angus Bell2 David Porecki3 Taniela...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
McDermott to lead Wallabies as Jones confirms side for second Bledisloe
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Test in Dunedin on August 5. “Tate’s got all the attributes to be a great captain...
