Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...
Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September. Ben Donaldson switches from full-back to fly-half, with Carter Gordon...
McDermott, Fa'amausili set to provide major Wallaby boost
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies are set to be boosted by the return of Tate McDermott and Pone Fa'amausili for the must-win match against Wales on Monday in Lyon. McDermott missed the defeat to Fiji after suffering...
Wallabies embracing do-or-die attitude for Wales clash
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mindset is simple for the Wallabies as they turn their attention to next week's clash against Wales. "Must win. It's as simple as that," said lock Richie Arnold. The Wallabies were left hurting after...
Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies: "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Fiji
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Australia v Fiji Venue: Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2) Referee: Andrew Brace Head-to-head Played: Played:...
Captain Skelton battling calf injury ahead of crucial Fiji clash
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Will Skelton is in doubt for Monday's (AEST) Test against Fiji with a calf compliant. Skelton was named for Australia’s second World Cup match, however, pulled up sore...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...
Slipper returns as Wallabies name side to face Fiji
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop James Slipper has given the side a major boost, cleared to return against Fiji in Saint Etienne on Monday morning (AEST). Slipper has been dealing with a foot tendon problem, which...
Wallabies receive mixed prop news as Tupou races the clock
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed Taniela Tupou has suffered a minor hamstring injury, set to miss the Test against Fiji. Tupou suffered the injury during the week, with scans confirming he had avoided...