Matt Giteau rugby player
Matt Giteau rugby player

Matt Giteau

29th Sep 1982 1.78m/85kg Inside Centre

Halfpenny's time at Quins

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...

A quick look at the Rugby Championship stats

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship (TRC) is one of the pre-eminent international rugby union competitions in world rugby. It is contested annually by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South...

A shock return for Wallabies and Brumbies legend at age 41

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Former Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau will make his return to professional rugby at the age of 41 after signing with American club San Diego Legion for the 2024 season of Major League Rugby (MLR). Giteau,...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...

On this day in 2015: Sorry England make World Cup history with group-stage exit

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England became the first host nation to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stage after losing 33-13 to Australia on this day in 2015. Stuart Lancaster’s side had gone into the tournament...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...

'It showed a lack of feeling' – Rennie unhappy with controversial late refereeing decision

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia battled back from 18 points behind to lead New Zealand, only for a controversial refereeing decision to cost them victory.     Dave Rennie has accused referee Mathieu...

Drew Mitchell recalls the time he nicked the Queen's drink

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Revered former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has shared a comical story of how some synergy between himself and Matt Giteau allowed him to nick the drink of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.    “It...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...