RWC Preview: Australia v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fired-up Michael Cheika insists Reece Hodge's three-game suspension will not "derail" Australia as they prepare for a blockbuster Rugby World Cup clash against Wales. Winger Hodge was retrospectively...
Bernard Foley back as Wallabies ring changes for Wales clash
7 years ago by The GuardianMichael Cheika makes four changes for game in TokyoFoley to partner Will Genia; Kurtley Beale benchedCoach Michael Cheika has rung the changes for Australia’s second Pool D clash with Bernard Foley back...
'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
Australia Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad, captained by Michael Hooper with Samu Kerevi as his deputy, boasts 1406 caps of Test experience,...
Ratings: New Zealand v Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks bounced back from a joint-highest defeat last weekend to comprehensively beat the Wallabies at Eden Park. We have rated the two starting line ups out of a possible 10. All...
A statistical look at the Bledisloe Cup decider
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand host Australia at fortress Eden Park looking for a first win in three Tests to retain the Bledisloe Cup. Australia will be out to prove their thrashing of New Zealand last...
Wallabies name team to face New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made just the one forced change to his starting side ahead of Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup decider with New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. Adam...
Rugby Championship Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bagged their maiden Rugby Championship title and are in the process of a remarkable turnaround from the performances they have produced over the last few years. The Wallabies shocked the...
New Zealand's biggest losses after Wallabies walloping
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the heaviest defeats New Zealand have suffered following their 47-26 loss to Australia in the Rugby Championship. New Zealand suffered the joint-heaviest loss in their...
Read: All Blacks have 'got to be better' after 21-point loss to Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia beat New Zealand 47-26 in the Rugby Championship and All Blacks captain Kieran Read pulled no punches in his assessment. New Zealand captain Kieran Read lamented the All Blacks'...
