Wallabies receive mixed prop news as Tupou races the clock
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed Taniela Tupou has suffered a minor hamstring injury, set to miss the Test against Fiji. Tupou suffered the injury during the week, with scans confirming he had avoided...
Barbarians name team to face Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia scrum-half Ryan Lonergan will lead an international studded Barbarians side to take on the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (14:30). Lonergan partners Wallaby great James O’Connor...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to round two the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After an emphatic win against the All Blacks on opening day. Today the French will look to double down on their winning ways when they host Uruaguay. Uruguay...
Secret bonuses if Wallabies win World Cup revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has agreed to award lucrative bonuses to the Wallabies if they perform well at the Rugby World Cup, with players set to pocket an extra $175,000 each if Australia can lift the trophy, writes The...
Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, with Australia's top points scorer at Rugby World Cup 2019, Christian Leali'ifano, starting...
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
Botitu ready for the battle if selected to play against Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians utility back Vilimoni Botitu is raring to go out and give his best shot if selected for the match against the Wallabies on Monday. The 25-year-old joined the camp last week after a SOS...
Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...
Pressure still on Wales despite narrow win over Fiji – Jonathan Humphreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys insists the pressure is not off Wales after a thrilling victory over Fiji increased hopes of a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance. Wales’ 32-26 success...
Disciplinary Committee Decision: Tom Curry (England)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Tom Curry attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in England’s...
