Tompkins set for loan, Tigers trio injured, Haouas banned, Super Rugby line ups and more news
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Rhun Williams premature retirement to James Slipper signing a new deal with Rugby Australia to the latest teamsheets, here is a round up of the latest news. Cardiff Blues' Rhun Williams...
League convert set for Waratahs Super Rugby debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs are headed to McDonald Jones Stadium – their second visit to the Hunter in as many seasons – taking on the Auckland Blues. It's a largely unchanged...
Crusaders stroll to winning start as Sunwolves shock Rebels
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby champions the Crusaders proved their class with an opening win, while the Rebels slumped to a poor loss in Japan. The Crusaders commenced their Super Rugby title...
Waratahs back their youth for their clash with the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs Head Coach, Rob Penney has named his first matchday squad of the 2020 Super Rugby season, as his side gets set to cross the ditch and take on the Crusaders in Nelson. The starting XV features...
Wallabies skipper Hooper hands Waratahs captaincy to Simmons
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs have a new skipper in place ahead of their season opener against the Crusdaers on February 1. Michael Hooper has relinquished the Waratahs captaincy to experienced lock...
Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia will become the youngest player to represent Australia at the Rugby World Cup after being named to debut in the Wallabies' must-win game against Uruguay. Petaia, 19, will make his...
Pocock to captain Wallabies on his return to test rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies flanker David Pocock will captain Australia on his return from injury in Saturday night’s Test against Samoa at Bankwest Stadium in Western Sydney. Pocock’s return...
Australia Name Rugby World Cup Squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad, captained by Michael Hooper with Samu Kerevi as his deputy, boasts 1406 caps of Test experience,...
Wallabies name team to face New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made just the one forced change to his starting side ahead of Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup decider with New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. Adam...
Trio return to Wallabies squad ahead of All Blacks test
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies rookie Jordan Petaia has been named in Australia’s squad for the final Rugby Championship clash of 2019 against New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth. The exciting prospect has...
