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Force name team to face the Lions

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force 23-player team list for Saturday’s series-opening tour game against the British & Irish Lions has been confirmed. Wallabies sextet Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion...

Beale named in first ever First Nations Pasifika squad

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies icon Kurtley Beale and 21-cap back-rower Rob Leota are amongst the five players announced for the First Nations Pasifika Invitational XV squad to face the Lions on July 22. They are joined by...

No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...

Faessler, Paisami set to be released from Wallabies for Reds-Lions clash

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have confirmed that two players from their initial 36-man squad to face Fiji - Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami - will be released to play for Queensland when they take on the British &...

The B&I Lions believe there is room to grow

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The biggest challenge facing any coach lucky enough to lead The British & Irish Lions is how to get a group of players who have never played together to perform as a cohesive unit in a matter of weeks. The...

Waratahs re-sign front row duo

6 months ago

The NSW Waratahs have shored up their front-row depth after re-signing Siosifa Amone and Ethan Dobbins. Both played critical roles in the club's 2025 season after joining at the start of the year. Amone...

Conor Murray confirms exit from Munster after 17-year career

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has announced he will leave the province at the end of this season to pursue a playing opportunity abroad. The departure brings to a close a remarkable chapter...

Wallabies confirm 36-player squad ahead of Fiji Test

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad to assemble on Sunday ahead of the side’s first Test of 2025 against Fiji in Newcastle on July 6. The squad comprises of 20 forwards...

5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points.   Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...