Valetini ready for Springboks fightback as star back-rower cleared of calf problems
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies back-rower Rob Valetini is pleased to have overcome the calf issues that derailed his 2025 Lions Series as his side prepare for a fired-up South Africa. Valetini is a timely inclusion at number...
Winners & Losers from Wallabies Team Announcement
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies defeated South Africa 38-22 on Saturday August 16 at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg and will be looking to pull off a double after naming strong lineup for the second Test in Cape...
McReight to captain the Wallabies in Cape Town
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWagga Wagga junior Corey Toole will make his Wallabies debut against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday evening local time. An Olympian with the Australia Sevens program in 2024, Toole, who plays for...
White to start, Pietsch on the wing for sold out Lions Series finale
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have made a number of changes to the matchday 23 for the third and final Test of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Series at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night. Tighthead...
Valetini Blow as Wallabies Prepare for Final Lions Test
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the third and final Test against the British & Irish Lions in Sydney, with powerful back-rower Rob Valetini ruled out due to a recurring...
Wallaby Player Ratings v B&I Lions
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Wallabies were so much better this week they just did not have the legs to hold out a Lions side that they put under immense pressure, a Lions side they forced to score in the 79th minute to...
Joe Schmidt has vowed that his Wallabies side have learned their lesson
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s demand for a fast start was emphatically met by his British & Irish Lions team in Brisbane, where they stunned Australia with decisive scores at the beginning of each half. Schmidt...
Valetini 'hungry' to face Lions in second Test
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Rob Valetini is "hungry" to face the British and Irish Lions after returning from his injury. The back-row forward missed the first Test with a calf problem but has declared himself...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
11 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...
ACT Brumbies hold on for thrilling elimination win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have defeated the Hurricanes 35-28 in their sudden-death final at GIO Stadium. The Brumbies missed out on a top-two spot but have pushed through to next week's semi final against the Chiefs...