australia

Inaugural rugby championship under-20 all set for sunshine coast kick-off

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship Under-20, to be played at the Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina on Australia’s eastern seaboard, kicks-off on Thursday 2 May. It is the inaugural Championship and...

Towering Van Heerden brings calmness to excited Junior Bok squad

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the Junior Springboks open their Under-20 Rugby Championship campaign against New Zealand at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on Thursday, they will have the benefit of calling on the calmness of towering...

Rugby Australia announces 2023 results at AGM

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 year saw a slight reduction in revenue (down $4.9m) largely due to lesser match day revenue as a result of only being able to host two home Wallabies Tests in a World Cup year, compared with six...

Byron Ralston signs two-year extension

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Byron Ralston has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension with Connacht Rugby. The 23 year old joined the club in the summer of 2022 from the Western Force where he scored 7 tries. He’s...

Aussies eyeing lead in Kiwi Super Rugby clashes

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The door is ajar for Australia's Super Rugby Pacific teams to tip the win-loss ledger against New Zealand sides in their favour in the race to win that trans-Tasman battle for the first time. Heading...

Brumbies big guns stampede in for Hurricanes battle

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ACT Brumbies have welcomed back Wallabies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Len Ikitau for a blockbuster clash with the Hurricanes on Saturday. Alaalatoa regains the captaincy after completing his return...

Highlanders name team for ANZAC Weekend Round clash

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are calling on experience for an important show down this weekend as they prepare to face off against the Western Force in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific ANZAC Weekend Round. Following...

Three changes for the Reds

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The timely return of centre Josh Flook is one of three changes to the Queensland Reds’ starting side for Saturday night’s clash against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium.The Reds will wear their...

Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday.   The...

Oli Spencer renews terms with Newcastle Falcons

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Newcastle Falcons’ brightest young talents, Oli Spencer, has committed to the club by signing a new two-year deal.   The versatile 20-year-old plays predominantly at centre or full-back...