Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...
'Let the country down': Wallabies players react after stinging Wales defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies were left shattered and despondent after a 40-6 defeat to Wales in Lyon. The side were beaten in most areas of the game, enduring their worst loss in Rugby World Cup history. It...
WAL 40-6 AUS: Australia reaction (captain Porecki)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn-field reaction from Australia captain David Porecki following their 40-6 loss against Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium on Sunday, 24 September. David Porecki, captain and hooker On what happened:"Credit...
Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September. Ben Donaldson switches from full-back to fly-half, with Carter Gordon...
McDermott, Fa'amausili set to provide major Wallaby boost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies are set to be boosted by the return of Tate McDermott and Pone Fa'amausili for the must-win match against Wales on Monday in Lyon. McDermott missed the defeat to Fiji after suffering...
Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies: "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...
Fiji beat Australia for first time in 69 years
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji capitalised brilliantly on an ill-disciplined performance from Australia to grab their first win against them since 1954 and jump ahead of the Wallabies in the tightly contested Pool C. Looking confident...
Captain Skelton battling calf injury ahead of crucial Fiji clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Will Skelton is in doubt for Monday's (AEST) Test against Fiji with a calf compliant. Skelton was named for Australia’s second World Cup match, however, pulled up sore...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...
Slipper returns as Wallabies name side to face Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop James Slipper has given the side a major boost, cleared to return against Fiji in Saint Etienne on Monday morning (AEST). Slipper has been dealing with a foot tendon problem, which...
