Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia 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...
Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest 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...
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda set to miss World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed lock Izack Rodda will likely miss the rest of 2023 with a foot injury. It's a heartbreaking blow for the 26-year-old, re-aggravating the injury that has hampered...
Japan Rugby League One Best XV and award winners
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the end of this season's Japan Rugby League One, the league has announced the Best XV and all award winners for 2023. Japan Rugby League One has a new champion after Kubota Spears...
Try-scoring machine Marx massive for Spears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 11 WRAP: Malcolm Marx extended his try tally to eight from ten appearances for the Spears in their 40-27 win over the Blue Revs in Round 11 of the Japan Rugby League One over the weekend. First-half...
Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front. Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...
Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year. Ireland head into the match off...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium. Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...
France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud's fantastic late score helped France to a record-breaking 11th straight Test victory in an exhilarating 30-29 win over Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday. Playing their...
