Valetini 'hungry' to face Lions in second Test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Rob Valetini is "hungry" to face the British and Irish Lions after returning from his injury. The back-row forward missed the first Test with a calf problem but has declared himself...
Preview: First Nations & Pasifika v British & Irish Lions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne in the final provincial game of the Qatar Airways Lions Men's Tour to Australia 2025. After a number of late call ups...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Wilson rescues Wallabies in Lions warm-up
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt was left "massively relieved" after his team rescued a 21-18 win over Fiji thanks to Harry Wilson's late try. Wallabies captain Wilson went over with just a minute left on...
Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
McDermott passes up sabbatical option to stay in Queensland
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has confirmed he will stay at Ballymore until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, turning down any short-term offers from overseas. McDermott re-signed for four years at the...
Daugunu signs new contract
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...
'Our desired solution': Les Kiss confirmed as Wallabies successor
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of the Wallabies has been finally secured until 2028 - with Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss formally unveiled as the successor to Joe Schmidt at a rain soaked Allianz Stadium in Sydney. It...
