Gatland's captaincy gamble
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...
Wallabies vs France - first test shifted from Sydney to Brisbane
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Covid outbreak in Sydney has forced Rugby Australia to shift the first test against France, scheduled for 7 July, from Sydney to Brisbane, where it will kick off at Suncorp Stadium, according to a report...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
Injury crisis for Wallabies?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRumours are circulating that Wallaby boss Dave Rennie may have an injury crisis on his hands ahead of French Series. Earlier today, it was confirmed that scrumhalf Nic White had been ruled...
Leicester Tigers sign Bryce Hegarty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed Australian back Bryce Hegarty. The 28-year-old will join Tigers ahead of the 2021/22 season from Super Rugby Australia champions, the Queensland Reds. Born...
Wallabies and Rebels flyer off to Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies flyer Marika Koroibete is leaving the Melbourne Rebels to extend his playing career in Japan. The Rebels have confirmed that the speedster will depart the club after 69...
Anthony Jelonch to captain France as they name 42 man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be taking a 42 man squad for the tour of Australia as they get set to face the Wallabies. The three match series takes place next month 7 July - Sydney 13 July - Melbourne 17...
Melbourne Rebels Farewell Departing Players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have this week bid farewell to a number of valued members from their 2021 playing squad following the completion of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition last weekend. Melbourne...
Springboks confirm venues for Georgia Tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby confirmed on Friday that the two Tests against Georgia, as a precursor to the Castle Lager Lions Series, will be played in Gauteng to give the Springboks a jump-start as they return to international...
Perese to miss out on Wallaby debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented Australian centre Izaia Perese’s Wallaby debut illudes him again after it was revealed that the injury which caused him to leave the pitch against the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Trans...
