Takeaways from Round One of the Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks comprehensively beat the Wallabies in the opening round of the Rugby Championship while the All Blacks managed to avoid defeat against a fired-up Los Pumas side. We take a looking...
Player Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked up a bonus point. Here our ratings from the encounter. Springboks 1....
Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...
Christian Lealiifano named in the first Wallabies squad of the year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies veteran Christian Lealiifano has been named in the Qantas Wallabies first squad of 2019, after Michael Cheika and the Australian Test selectors confirmed a 34-man squad for the Test against South...
David Pocock in race for World Cup fitness after announcing domestic retirement
7 years ago by The GuardianBrumbies flanker to call time on Super Rugby careerWallabies sweat on integral team member for JapanDavid Pocock, the veteran Brumbies flanker, has called time on his domestic rugby union career after...
Israel Folau sacking is 'a bit sad' but Kurtley Beale says everyone is ready to move on
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWaratahs playmaker Kurtley Beale has said that he would welcome back 'unbelievable' player Israel Folau. The Wallaby was speaking ahead of Saturday night's Super Rugby game against the Jaguares, a special...
Kurtley Beale insists Wallabies are united despite Israel Folau sacking
7 years ago by The GuardianTraining camp was ‘all positive’, says Waratahs starSpeculation that Folau case has divided campKurtley Beale has dismissed talk of division within the Wallabies playing ranks, insisting the entire...
Bulls pass Waratahs test to top South African Conference
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls were given a big test by the Waratahs, but came through it courtesy of Simphiwe Matanzima's try. imphiwe Matanzima scored the decisive try as the Bulls beat the Waratahs 28-21 to go...
Beale worried about Folau's 'head space'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael Folau is soon to learn his fate from Rugby Australia and Kurtley Beale has concerns for his Waratahs team-mate. Kurtley Beale is concerned about Israel Folau's "head space"...
