Bill Meakes rugby player
Bill Meakes rugby player

Billy Meakes

23rd Feb 1991 1.88m/94kg Outside Centre

2021 Major League Dream XV: Robshaw, Giteau and Ellis

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

America's top flight rugby competition returns this weekend with a full house of fixtures.   A year after the competition was brought to an abrupt end, Major League Rugby returns in full force in...

Haylett-Petty & Ralston return for the weekend's action

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dane Haylett-Petty has been cleared to return for the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their final regular-season match against the Western Force in Newcastle on Saturday.   After sitting on the sidelines...

Rebels gamble with Toomua for Crusaders clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has gambled with a new halfback combination for their clash with the Crusaders at Christchurch on Saturday.   Michael Ruru starts at scrumhalf, with Will...

Hurricanes hold on against Rebels, Chiefs rally to draw

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes scored 26 points in the opening 22 minutes to beat the Rebels, while the Chiefs came back to draw 31-31 with the Highlanders.     A 26-point blitz in the opening 22 minutes...

Waratahs rally to victory in Folau's absence

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Waratahs produced a stirring second-half comeback to defeat the Rebels 23-20 at the SCG in their first match since Israel Folau was stood down. Daryl Gibson's side scored 16 unanswered points...

Tuesday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

41 players named for All Blacks foundation day   All Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to...

Waratahs beaten despite Folau & Foley milestones, Hodge hat-trick sinks Sunwolves

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Waratahs went down to the Blues despite Israel Folau making Super Rugby history, while there were wins for the Crusaders and the Rebels.       Landmark scores from Israel Folau...

Stunning Lions fightback ends Rebels' winning start

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Rebels looked to be cruising towards a big away win, the Lions rallied and sensationally stole victory on Saturday.     The Lions mustered an incredible second-half response to deny...

Hometown hero Laumape inspires Hurricanes win, Rebels down Highlanders

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ngani Laumape tormented the Brumbies as the Hurricanes dished out a hammering, while the Rebels made it two wins out of two.           Ngani Laumape scored a hat-trick...

Aaron Smith try snatches win over Chiefs for 14-man Highlanders

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sio Tomkinson's red card made a Highlanders comeback look unlikely, but Aaron Smith had other ideas and punished the Chiefs.     Aaron Smith's late try saw the 14-man Highlanders come from...