Experience v Youth: Dave Rennie's Wallaby selection headaches
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand kick-off new eras on Sunday with Ian Foster and Dave Rennie opening their accounts as test head coaches. The first Bledisloe Cup test of the year will be the start...
Michael Hooper a pragmatic choice as Wallabies captain in uncertain times | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianThe flanker may have been the best candidate for Wallabies captain – but he might also have been the only one After much speculation about who would land the all important role of Wallabies captain,...
Hooper re-appointed Wallabies skipper
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA veteran of 99 Tests, Michael Hooper has been reinstated as Wallabies captain and will lead the Wallabies out for his 100th test next month. The captain. #Wallabies pic.twitter.com/7nUJp04mZf —...
Michael Hooper retained as Wallabies captain as Dave Rennie opts for status quo
6 years ago by The GuardianCoach puts faith in 99-Test flanker in new eraHooper set to become longest-serving skipperMichael Hooper looks destined to surpass George Gregan as the longest-serving Wallabies captain after retaining...
16 uncapped players in the Wallaby squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie names his first Wallaby squad and selects 8 players that made their Super Rugby debut this year. No foreign based players were named in his 44 man squad despite Rugby Australia relaxing...
Super Rugby AU Top Stats Performers - Round 9
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 9 concluded with victories for the Brumbies and Waratahs over the Force and Rebels respectively. The Brumbies, with their win, retain top spot on the overall standings and have thus booked a home...
Wallabies on sabbatical hammer another nail in Super Rugby's coffin | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianMichael Hooper and other high-profile players will be absent next year, just when showcasing the best talent will be criticalMichael Hooper’s sabbatical in Japan next year will be a great outcome for...
One of two Rebels to join Hooper in Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Rennie has revealed that either Matt Toomua or Dane Haylett-Petty could be packing their bags and accompanying Michael Hooper to Japan for a sabbatical. This...
Michael Hooper set for Japan in 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper has accepted a sabbatical deal to join Japanese team Toyota Verblitz next year on a six-month deal. The 28-year-old, who will link up with former Waratahs...
Watch: Former All Black Centre Brilliantly Nutmegs A Defender
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Chiefs and All Black centre Richard Kahui produced a brilliant try assist in the first half of the Super Rugby AU clash between the Western Force and Waratahs. The 35-year-old joined...
