Wales finally end winless run but Scotland falter against Fiji
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales finally ended their 18-match windless run as they held on for a 31-22 win over Japan, levelling their overseas series at 1-1. Wales withstood a late rally from their opponents, with two tries...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August. South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron...
ACT Brumbies v British & Irish Lions: All you need to know
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies lay claim to being Australia’s most successful Super Rugby franchise. Three decades since they came into existence, the ACT Brumbies lay claim to being Australia’s most successful...
Media Statement: Noah Lolesio
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Wallabies can confirm Noah Lolesio has had successful surgery today. Lolesio sustained an on-field injury in the second half of the Test against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday. After...
Potter re-commits to Australian Rugby, joins Waratahs for 2026
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia are pleased to confirm Harry Potter has re-committed until the end of 2027, joining the NSW Waratahs for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons. Born in London and raised in Melbourne,...
Wilson rescues Wallabies in Lions warm-up
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt was left "massively relieved" after his team rescued a 21-18 win over Fiji thanks to Harry Wilson's late try. Wallabies captain Wilson went over with just a minute left on...
Hooper brothers in line to play together for first time against British & Irish Lions
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBrothers Tom and Lachie Hooper could play together for the first time in a professional capacity for the Brumbies against none other than the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday night at GIO...
Wales' winless run rolls on but Scotland triumph in New Zealand
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' long winless run stretched on after Japan scored late on to claim a 24-19 victory in Kitakyushu. It looked as though Wales might claim their first Test victory since 2023 when they led...
Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...
