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Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As a regular winner of Melbourne's highly-coveted blue jacket, Carter Gordon can rise to the challenge of handling the Wallabies' goal-kicking duties at the Rugby World Cup, according to Rebels attack...

Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a strong line-up to face Portugal in Stade Jules-Ladoumègue in Massy.   Brumbies scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will lead the side, joined by experienced...

Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.   Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...

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...

Eddie Jones Looking to Re-call Wallaby from France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones is reportedly planning to exploit a loophole in the overseas player selection rules to recall a former Australia test forward ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Despite...

British and Irish Lions Fixtures Released

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

They will play the Wallabies in a three-Test series as part of nine tour matches in total, featuring every Super Rugby franchise as well as an invitational Australia-New Zealand team, to be played in Adelaide.   The...

Junior Wallabies make sweeping changes for Ireland clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Junior Wallabies coach Nathan Grey has revamped his line-up for Thursday's second pool match against Ireland at the U20 World Championships. Grey has made 10 changes to the starting side that overcame...

Wallabies lock Izack Rodda set to miss World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed lock Izack Rodda will likely miss the rest of 2023 with a foot injury. It's a heartbreaking blow for the 26-year-old, re-aggravating the injury that has hampered...

Tua, Sapsford re-sign for ACT Brumbies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ACT Brumbies have announced Brumby 240 Ollie Sapsford and Brumby 248 Tamati Tua have re-signed with the club for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season. Tua and Sapsford were instrumental...

Force lock down young guns Burey, Poolman

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force are continuing to build for the future after re-signing breakout star Max Burey and George Poolman on two-year deals. Burey became their first-choice flyhalf after a superb second-half...