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Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two 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...

Barbarians name team to face Scarlets

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia scrum-half Ryan Lonergan will lead an international studded Barbarians side to take on the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (14:30).   Lonergan partners Wallaby great James O’Connor...

‘Grieving period’: Hooper opens up on disappointment of missing World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Axed Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper says he went through a “grieving period” after being left out of the Rugby World Cup squad, but is continuing to train in case he is called up by Eddie...

Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland back-rower Jack Dempsey cannot wait to land in France this weekend and start “soaking in” what he believes will be a spectacular Rugby World Cup. The Sydney-born 29-year-old went...

The World Cup Centurions: Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. South Africa will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011 and 2015. There is plenty of young...

Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal

1 year 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...

Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives.  With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...

Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

1 year 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...

Harlequins Sign Australian International Duo

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kaitlan Leaney and Bella McKenzie have agreed new contracts with the Club which will see them return to Quins for the 2023/24 Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby season.   The pair arrived at...

Les Kiss Appointed New Queensland Reds Head Coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced successful international coach and Queenslander Les Kiss as the new Queensland Reds head coach.  With 26 years of professional coaching experience...