Lealiifano, O'Connor named for Wallabies returns
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia are welcoming back Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor for their clash against Argentina. Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor will make their Test returns after being...
Rugby Championship Team of Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning starts with the Springbok comprehensively beating the Wallabies while the All Blacks survived a big scare against the...
Player Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked up a bonus point. Here our ratings from the encounter. Springboks 1....
Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...
Christian Lealiifano named in the first Wallabies squad of the year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies veteran Christian Lealiifano has been named in the Qantas Wallabies first squad of 2019, after Michael Cheika and the Australian Test selectors confirmed a 34-man squad for the Test against South...
Rebels gamble with Toomua for Crusaders clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has gambled with a new halfback combination for their clash with the Crusaders at Christchurch on Saturday. Michael Ruru starts at scrumhalf, with Will...
Matt To’omua earns his first Rebels start in an all Wallaby backline
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have welcomed back Isi Naisarani, Luke Jones and Anaru Rangi for their clash with the Waratahs this weekend. Powerful no.8 Naisarani returns to the starting line...
Rebels get double playmaker boost for Bulls clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have been given a double playmaking boost for their Super Rugby clash with the Bulls on Friday. Incumbent flyhalf Quade Cooper has passed his concussion tests and is...
Hurricanes hold on against Rebels, Chiefs rally to draw
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes scored 26 points in the opening 22 minutes to beat the Rebels, while the Chiefs came back to draw 31-31 with the Highlanders. A 26-point blitz in the opening 22 minutes...
