Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a regular winner of Melbourne's highly-coveted blue jacket, Carter Gordon can rise to the challenge of handling the Wallabies' goal-kicking duties at the Rugby World Cup, according to Rebels attack...
Len Ikitau Injury Leaves Room Open at 13
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Len Ikitau was forced off the field clutching his shoulder early on during his team’s shock 34-31 loss to Argentina on Saturday. Ikitau continued his good form and broke the deadlock...
Springboks Thrash Wallabies By 31 Points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks brushed aside the Wallabies with an emphatic 43-12 to remain unbeaten at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria in the opening fixture of the Rugby Championship. The home side attempted to draw first...
Will Loftus factor be too much for Eddie's Aussies?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly elected Wallabies coach Eddie Jones will have it all to do in Pretoria on Saturday (8 July), as the maverick coach looks to secure a first ever victory for the Australian's at Loftus Versveld....
Four debutants named to play South Africa in TRC opener
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby22-year-old Tom Hooper has been selected at blindside flanker for his first appearance in Wallaby gold, joining co-captain Michael Hooper and Rob Valetini in the backrow, the latter playing his first ever...
Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain the Wallabies in 2023 after head coach Eddie Jones unveiled a 34-man squad for the eToro Rugby Championship. 31-year-old Hooper holds the...
ICYMI: Matt Philip to make season debut against Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels will enter Saturday afternoon’s crucial clash against the Highlanders welcoming back a plethora of international experience, with lock Matt Philip named for his first match of...
Crusaders match preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back in Melbourne for Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific ’23. It’s the Rebels at AAMI Park and our last trip over the ditch save a potential finals match-up. We’re...
Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing. The veteran coach was dismissed...
Melbourne Rebels Injury Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies star Andrew Kellaway continues to go from strength to strength with his recovery from a foot injury and looms as a strong chance to return for next week’s historic trip to Fiji. After...
