Tom Hooper rugby player
Tom Hooper rugby player

Tom Hooper

29th Jan 2001 1.99m/122kg No 4 Lock

Australia: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A first loss to Fiji in 69 years, a record-breaking defeat by Wales and a first-ever pool-stage exit: this will go down as the most disappointing campaign to date for the two-time winners. The progress...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

5 months 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...

Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...

Eddie Jones says he's 100% committed

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia head coach Eddie Jones will stay committed to the Wallabies despite their possible early exit at the Rugby World Cup in France. The Wallabies suffered its second consecutive pool match loss...

Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia 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...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An 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

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies 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...

Tupou wins 50th cap - Australia name team to play Georgia

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Georgia in Saint-Denis on Saturday, with loosehead prop Taniela Tupou set to win his 50th cap. 1 Angus Bell2 David Porecki3 Taniela...

Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

7 months 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...

McDermott to lead Wallabies as Jones confirms side for second Bledisloe

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has confirmed scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Test in Dunedin on August 5.   “Tate’s got all the attributes to be a great captain...