Ben Donald rugby player
Ben Donald rugby player

Ben Donald

3rd Apr 1998 1.95m/115kg No 5 Lock

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...

Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain the Wallabies in 2023 after head coach Eddie Jones unveiled a 34-man squad for the eToro Rugby Championship. 31-year-old Hooper holds the...

Australia A to take on Tonga in July

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and Tonga Rugby Union have confirmed that an Australia A team will travel to Tonga to play the Tonga national team on July 14. The fixture will be a key match-up for both teams as the...

Waratahs make mass late changes against Blues

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs will be heading to Auckland looking to cause an upset over the Blues. The Waratahs are coming off a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Sydney, spoiling Michael Hooper's final home game. They...

Preview: Blues vs Waratahs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central.   It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...

Preview: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs will look to send Michael Hooper out in style when they host Moana Pasifika in Sydney. With sixth locked in, Darren Coleman has taken the chance to freshen up his side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase...

Team News: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darren Coleman has bolstered his side by adding three Wallabies to his starting XV that lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Mahe Vailanu returns to the starting side replacing David Porecki. Vailanu...

Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing.   The veteran coach was dismissed...

Melbourne overcome Waratahs for first Super Rugby win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne playmaker Carter Gordon has delivered his best Super Rugby Pacific showing to steer his team to their first win of the season, upsetting the NSW Waratahs. In a see-sawing affair on Friday...