Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
Australia: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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
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...
Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre-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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia 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
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...
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...
Tupou wins 50th cap - Australia name team to play Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie 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...
