Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
'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...
Wallabies go with Pocock-Hooper combination for World Cup opener
7 years ago by The Guardian‘Pooper’ combination to start against Fiji in SapporoLukhan Salakai-Loto demoted to benchMichael Cheika has reinstated his “Pooper” loose forward combination for their World Cup Pool D opener against...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
Wallabies lock pens new long-term deal with Rugby Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Izack Rodda has today signed a new four-year deal to remain with the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies through 2023. Rodda joins fellow Wallabies Rugby World Cup squad members Michael...
Michael Cheika hints at 'horses-for-courses' selection policy at Rugby World Cup | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianThe options for the Wallabies are seemingly limitless, but picking the right combinations is crucialWhen Alan Jones became Wallabies coach in 1984 one of the first things he did was to end the practice...
Wallabies ease past Samoa in Rugby World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by The GuardianAustralia beat Samoa 34-15 after dominant first halfWallabies tune up for Rugby World Cup with six triesDavid Pocock made a successful return as the Wallabies bade farewell to Australia with a 34-15 victory...
Michael Hooper expecting 'dominant' Pocock at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia captain Michael Hooper expects David Pocock to be "dominant" upon his return from injury at the Rugby World Cup. Pocock has been out of action since March due to a calf problem...
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,...
Bledisloe Cup 2019: Wallabies press conference, Auckland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand 36-0 at Eden Park. Hear what Michael Cheika and Michael Hooper thought of the match.
