Michael Hooper rugby player
Michael Hooper rugby player

Michael Hooper

29th Oct 1991 1.82m/96kg Openside Flanker

Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...

Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium.   Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...

Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield.   Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...

Michael Hooper starts on his return to test rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test centurion Michael Hooper will make his return to the international arena on Saturday, named to start at openside flanker in the Wallabies’ Test against Scotland at BT Murrayfield.     Hooper...

Michael Hooper speaks after returning to the Wallabies squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Hooper spoke after returning to the Wallabies squad for the Spring Tour after taking time off earlier in the year.  

Hooper opens up on being back with the Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seasoned Wallaby flanker Michael Hooper is excited to be back in the mix as the Autumn Nations Series looms.   Earlier this year, Hooper decided to take a step back from the national side –...

Matt Philip ruled out of Australia's end of year tour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with Matt Phillip ruled out with an ACL injury.   The knee injury was picked up ahead of the Wallabies' departure on Wednesday...

Wallabies Spring Tour squad announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour which will see the side take on five northern hemisphere nations, including the current top-two ranked sides in...

Wallabies: The imminent return of Michael Hooper

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Revered Wallaby leader Michael Hooper is on the verge of a return to the international arena as the team gears up for the Autumn Nations Cup.    Hooper has not been in the gold jersey since...

Slipper wants Australia to be 'hurt' by Springboks defeat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Slipper wants Australia to "hurt" after they were consigned to a 24-8 Rugby Championship defeat by South Africa.   The Springboks overpowered the Wallabies at Allianz Stadium on Saturday,...