Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA former captain, Porecki last played for the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and will start in an experienced front row that features the all-time Test cap record holding James Slipper and tighthead...
Men's July internationals match officials update
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Maori All Blacks v Scotland and Fiji v Scotland fixtures this month following an injury to Reuben Keane (Australia). Keane...
Tadhg Beirne to lead The British & Irish Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the team that will face off against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday night at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Munster Rugby and Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne will captain...
Lions Stocks | How the Reds game affects things
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 100 points scored in two games on tour but Andy Farrell may have more questions than answers after this mid week game against the Queensland Reds. Plenty width to start was promising but some weaknesses...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Queensland Reds
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother 50+ point win for the rourists as they despatch the Queensland Reds. The hosts asked plenty of questions in the opening 20-30 minutes but ultimately were unable to keep the pressure and tempo up...
Ronan O'Gara speaks on Lions tour in Australia
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Irish fly-half Ronan O'Gara spoke ahead of todays clash between the touring British and Irish Lions and the Queensland Reds, here's what he had to say. See below: "It's very early" 🗣️Ronan...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player Welfare
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force...
