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O'Connor Recommits to Queensland With Coaching In Mind

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O'Connor will step up his transition into coaching after signing a contract extension with the Queensland Reds that should also see him win a role on the staff of the Junior Wallabies. The 64-Test...

All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...

WALLABIES: Tom Hooper and Will Skelton ahead of Bledisloe 2

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Hooper and Will Skelton speakwith media ahead of Australia's second Bledisloe Cup this weekend, facing New Zealand.  

'We can turn it around,' says apologetic Wallabies coach Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists he can turn the Wallabies into world-beaters despite another below-par performance in their Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand in Melbourne.   The Wallabies started well in both...

Wallabies without captains for return Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will be without captains Michael Hooper and Allan Alaalatoa for Saturday's return Bledisloe Cup Test in Dunedin.   Tighthead prop Alaalatoa had a ruptured Achilles tendon injury confirmed...

Ian Foster hints at changes for return Bledisloe Cup Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe Cup with a 38-7 win in Melbourne has secured the All Blacks some breathing space in their final home-based step towards the Rugby World Cup in Saturday's...

Argentina grind gives Springboks Rugby World Cup taster, says Nienaber

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber likened his team’s hard-fought 22-21 Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday to a typical Rugby World Cup arm wrestle.   The Springboks...

Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...

UPDATED World Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ten of the top fifteen were in action this weekend which caused some movement on the World Rankings table.   The All Blacks pass France and move into second place with their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby...