James O’Connor eligible for Wallabies as Queensland deal confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds have confirmed the signing of former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor for the next two seasons. O’Connor will return to Ballymore after signing with Queensland...
South Africa vs Australia | Last Time They Met
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa host Australia in Round 1 of the 2019 Rugby Championship. Here’s a recap what happened when these two met last year. Will the Wallabies beat the Springboks in South Africa for the first...
Wallabies shaken after front-rower Taniela Tupou mugged in South Africa
7 years ago by The GuardianTeammates make ‘Tongan Thor’ back away from getaway car after phone robbery left player with minor cuts Taking on a 135kg Wallabies front-rower nicknamed the “Tongan Thor” on the street might seem...
Springboks lose Aphiwe Dyantyi ahead of Rugby Championship opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been dealt another injury blow ahead of their opening Rugby Championship match with winger Aphiwe Dyantyi returning to the Golden Lions in Johannesburg where he will undergo rehabilitation...
Confirmed: Josh Strauss to return to South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale Sharks have confirmed that Scotland International Josh Strauss will leave the club with immediate effect. Strauss has been released from the final year of his contract in Manchester,...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji stun Maori All Blacks A 62 year record was crushed in Suva as Fiji earned a comprehensive win over the Maori All Blacks. In true Fijian style they showed incredible hands and spatial...
Wallabies prop mugged in front of teammates in South Africa
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWallabies front rower Taniela Tupou had an unfortuante welcome to South Africa last night after he was mugged outside the team hotel, having his phone snatched directly in front of his teammates.
Predicting the first All Black 23 of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the World Champions in their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina on July 20. Regular...
Veteran Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia to retire from test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies veteran Will Genia has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Genia became just the tenth Australian Test centurion...
Ruan Pienaar signs for Cheetahs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of former Springbok scrumhalf, Ruan Pienaar who wishes to further his rugby career in the Free State. The skilful player represented the Springboks...
