Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash
1 year 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...
Kellaway, Tupou Feature in NSW Waratahs Team to Play British & Irish Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the NSW Waratahs side to play the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday night. Tupou, who will start at tight head prop, and Kellaway,...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
Porecki back in gold, Suaalii, Potter set for firsts Tests on home soil in Newcastle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA former captain, Porecki last played for the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and will start in an experienced front row that features the all-time Test cap record holding James Slipper and tighthead...
Men's July internationals match officials update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Maori All Blacks v Scotland and Fiji v Scotland fixtures this month following an injury to Reuben Keane (Australia). Keane...
Force name team to face the Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force 23-player team list for Saturday’s series-opening tour game against the British & Irish Lions has been confirmed. Wallabies sextet Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion...
Faessler, Paisami set to be released from Wallabies for Reds-Lions clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that two players from their initial 36-man squad to face Fiji - Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami - will be released to play for Queensland when they take on the British &...
Manasa Mataele joins the Fijian Drua
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExplosive winger and former Flying Fijian Manasa Mataele will return home for his 10th season in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season in 2026, this time in Fijian Drua colours. Originally...
All Blacks squad named to face France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
Waratahs re-sign front row duo
1 year agoThe NSW Waratahs have shored up their front-row depth after re-signing Siosifa Amone and Ethan Dobbins. Both played critical roles in the club's 2025 season after joining at the start of the year. Amone...
