Cheika trims squad to 28 ahead of opening Bledisloe Cup clash
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has today trimmed his squad to 28, ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 18 August. Experienced trio Michael Hooper (hamstring),...
6 uncapped players in Wallaby Squad for Bledisloe opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has named 2 uncapped forwards and 4 uncapped backs in his 36 man training squad ahead of Bledisloe one. Jermaine Ainsley, Folau Faingaa, Tom Banks, Jack Maddocks, Billy...
Matt Toomua Set For Wallabies Recall
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a number of reports in New Zealand and Australia, Leicester Tigers playmaker Matt Toomua could feature for the Wallabies during the Bledisloe Cup and the Rugby Championship this year. The...
Super Rugby Semi Finals Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, Lions, Waratahs and Hurricanes will all be looking to secure their place in the Super Rugby Final this weekend. The remaining two New Zealand sides will face off in Christchurch,...
Waratahs' Team to Face Lions
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe selection of hooker Tolu Latu is the only change to the NSW Waratahs’ starting line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Lions in Johannesburg. Latu replaces Damien Fitzpatrick,...
Super Rugby Playoff Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick our team of the Week after the Hurricanes, Crusaders, Waratahs and Lions booked their places in the Super Rugby semi-finals. 1. Toby Smith An improved scrummaging performance compared...
Malcolm Marx dominates as Lions progress to semis
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions progressed to the Super Rugby semi-finals for the third year in the row after they defeated the Jaguares in Johannesburg. Malcolm Marx It's easy to see why Marx has been labeled...
Kurtley Beale Stars In Waratahs' Win
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick our Top Performers as the Waratahs claimed the 2nd biggest comeback in Super Rugby playoff history against the Highlanders. Kurtley Beale Beale started the comeback for the Waratahs when...
Waratahs v Highlanders Super Rugby Playoff Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs will be looking to secure the double over the Highlanders this weekend after they ended Australia's drought against New Zealand sides earlier this season. Historically the Waratahs...
Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 Super Rugby teams have been narrowed down to just 8 teams who will battle it out to lift the Super Rugby trophy on 4 August. Road to the Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs The...
