‘Grieving period’: Hooper opens up on disappointment of missing World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAxed Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper says he went through a “grieving period” after being left out of the Rugby World Cup squad, but is continuing to train in case he is called up by Eddie...
Wallabies discuss how aerial game will feature in new-look attack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarnessing the aerial capabilities of wingers Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suliasi Vunivalu is part of the Wallabies’ plan to “play to their strengths” through the Rugby World Cup, according...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England's poor form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer coach Eddie Jones has pointed the finger at the Rugby Football Union for England’s current crisis. England’s troubled World Cup preparations hit a new low when they lost to Fiji last...
Wallabies hit by injury blow on eve of Rugby World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have been dealt an injury blow on the eve of the Rugby World Cup, with veteran prop James Slipper set to be ruled out of the opening match against Georgia. Wallabies coach Eddie Jones revealed...
Eddie Jones: "I was just being honest"
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones says he “fell asleep straight away” after his stunning World Cup departure press conference and has no regrets about his actions, remaining defiant that his winless...
Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a regular winner of Melbourne's highly-coveted blue jacket, Carter Gordon can rise to the challenge of handling the Wallabies' goal-kicking duties at the Rugby World Cup, according to Rebels attack...
‘I left it all out there’: Vunivalu eyeing a spot in starting line-up against Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuliasi Vunivalu is eyeing a potential starting spot against Georgia in Australia’s opening World Cup match after a career-best cameo against France that will give Eddie Jones a selection “headache”...
The Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies; Talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies in front of a home crowd at the Stade de France. Eddie Jones misery continues as Australia suffer a humbling 41-17 loss to World Cup...
