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Hooper brothers in line to play together for first time against British & Irish Lions

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brothers Tom and Lachie Hooper could play together for the first time in a professional capacity for the Brumbies against none other than the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday night at GIO...

Wales' winless run rolls on but Scotland triumph in New Zealand

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' long winless run stretched on after Japan scored late on to claim a 24-19 victory in Kitakyushu. It looked as though Wales might claim their first Test victory since 2023 when they led...

Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...

Kellaway, Tupou Feature in NSW Waratahs Team to Play British & Irish Lions

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the NSW Waratahs side to play the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday night. Tupou, who will start at tight head prop, and Kellaway,...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...

Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A former captain, Porecki last played for the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and will start in an experienced front row that features the all-time Test cap record holding James Slipper and tighthead...

Men's July internationals match officials update

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Maori All Blacks v Scotland and Fiji v Scotland fixtures this month following an injury to Reuben Keane (Australia). Keane...

Force name team to face the Lions

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force 23-player team list for Saturday’s series-opening tour game against the British & Irish Lions has been confirmed. Wallabies sextet Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion...

Faessler, Paisami set to be released from Wallabies for Reds-Lions clash

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have confirmed that two players from their initial 36-man squad to face Fiji - Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami - will be released to play for Queensland when they take on the British &...

Manasa Mataele joins the Fijian Drua

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Explosive winger and former Flying Fijian Manasa Mataele will return home for his 10th season in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season in 2026, this time in Fijian Drua colours. Originally...