A Former Garbageman, Uber driver and the quiet Crusaders - The Wallabies debuts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named three debuts in his squad for the opening test of 2018. We take a look at the trios backgrounds before they run out at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Brandon...
Two debutants to start in Wallabies first Test of 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Caleb Timu to start in the first Test against Ireland. Saturday night’s clash will cap a remarkable rise for Paenga-Amosa who...
Bible-studying rake wins Wallabies debut for first Test against Ireland
8 years ago by The GuardianBrandon Paenga-Amosa among three forwards on debutPete Samu also poised to gain his first cap off the benchFormer garbage collector and theologist Brandon Paenga-Amosa will cap a stunning rugby rise by...
Wheeler-dealing can only go so far as Cheika faces Wallabies' limits
8 years ago by The GuardianWallabies coach Michael Cheika’s pursuit of Crusaders backrower Pete Samu only papers over Australia’s limited depth issueMichael Cheika’s keenness for Crusaders backrower Pete Samu to become a Wallaby...
Five uncapped players included in Wallabies squad to face Ireland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his squad for the blockbuster three-Test Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series that kicks off at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 9 June. The squad includes...
Pete Samu's selection for Wallabies blocked by New Zealand
8 years ago by The GuardianRequest for Samu’s release yet to come throughFive uncapped players picked for Ireland seriesWallabies coach Michael Cheika has been blocked from picking Pete Samu for the upcoming three-Test series...
Brumbies sign Super Rugby winner Pete Samu from the Crusaders
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamu, currently at the Crusaders is a big ball carrier and will provide the Brumbies with great go forward ball. At 102kg and 1.85m the flanker has had great success at Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup level,...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Underhill season is over Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill will miss the rest of the Premiership and Six Nations season after rupturing a tendon in his big toe. Underhill suffered the injury...
New Zealand Super Rugby sides confirm 2018 squads
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew and experienced talent set to light up 2018 Super Rugby season. Familiar names with unfamiliar faces, 42 new recruits, nine sets of brothers including two twins are included in the 2018...
Defending Champions Crusaders name 2018 Super Rugby squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders squad will feature seven new players for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Head Coach Scott Robertson announced his 38-man squad this morning and said there was plenty for Crusaders fans to look...
