Argentina confirm side for Wallabies Test as Cheika welcomes Jones rematch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as he tries to plot another rare coaching win over long-time friend and foe Eddie Jones. In a twist few could have imagined only a few months ago,...
Top Performers As Springboks Run Riot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what can only be described as clinical performance by what Eddie Jones described as a "half baked" Springboks side, turned into a full on braai (South African term for barbeque) for the home side in...
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...
Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen...
‘Not taken the best step forward’: Wiser Skelton looking to make Wallabies impact
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Will Skelton is relishing consistent time in the national set-up, looking to showcase the talent that has led to astute judges labelling him one of the best locks in the world. Skelton...
Wallabies boost locking stocks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia's locking choices for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup will show more experience than usual in this year's abbreviated campaign. Returning coach Eddie Jones has called...
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...
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda set to miss World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed lock Izack Rodda will likely miss the rest of 2023 with a foot injury. It's a heartbreaking blow for the 26-year-old, re-aggravating the injury that has hampered...
'It's the hardest he’s ever worked': Hatley excited to unleash world class Tupou, Alaalatoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew scrum coach Neal Hatley believes the Wallabies have the necessary depth to match it with the best, headlined by returning prop Taniela Tupou. Tupou hasn't played a minute of Rugby in 2023...
