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6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDomestic rugby to begin soon in South Africa The South African government has given the green light for domestic rugby to resume in the first two weeks of September. Due...
Team News: Brumbies and Rebels line ups
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Tuttle will emerge from the Super Rugby wilderness on Friday after Coach Dave Wessels named him in the match day 23 to tackle the Brumbies. Meanwhile Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has made two changes...
What happens next in Super Rugby
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSuper Rugby continues this weekend in both Australia and New Zealand with another few days of action-packed, fast-paced rugby in store. Here's a quick breakdown of what is to come.
Eleven Twin Brothers In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional rugby is somewhat of a family business with there being numerous examples of fathers and sons representing clubs and countries with the same being said of brothers. While...
Phil Kearns to lead Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan has today announced two-time World Cup winner Phil Kearns AM as Executive Director, Rugby World Cup 2027 Bid. Kearns, who played 67 Tests for Australia, will lead...
Wallabies great Phil Kearns to lead Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid
6 years ago by The GuardianRole appears to rule Kearns out of running for RA CEO jobHe joins John Howard among others on bid teamTwo-time Rugby World Cup winner Phil Kearns will head Australia’s 2027 tournament bid. Rugby Australia...
"I can promise you there's never been any bias yet" - Gatland hits back at claims of Wales bias in his Lions teams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has hit back at claims of any Welsh bias on previous British and Irish Lions tour selections. The current Chiefs' boss revealed that he'd love to see a 'large number of...
The Bizarre Story of How Victor Matfield Was Finally Coaxed into Joining Toulon
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral months before the 2007 World Cup in France, Tana Umaga had successfully convinced Wallaby stalwart George Gregan to take up with Toulon. As excited as he was at the new prospect, in Gregan’s...
World Rugby emerges as kingmaker in trans-Tasman rugby standoff | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianIt may be money and not the organisation’s authority, power or prestige, that proves decisiveWith Australia and New Zealand at loggerheads over the composition of a future trans-Tasman competition, World...
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie: “We need to change perceptions”
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThere has been lots of negativity around Australian rugby, but the incoming boss hopes to turn that around New role: Dave Rennie poses after being announced as Wallabies coach (Getty Images)There has...
