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...
‘Grieving period’: Hooper opens up on disappointment of missing World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAxed Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper says he went through a “grieving period” after being left out of the Rugby World Cup squad, but is continuing to train in case he is called up by Eddie...
Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland back-rower Jack Dempsey cannot wait to land in France this weekend and start “soaking in” what he believes will be a spectacular Rugby World Cup. The Sydney-born 29-year-old went...
Hunter Paisami named in Barbarians squad to face Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been confirmed as the latest world-class player named in the Barbarians squad for October’s showdown with Harlequins at The Stoop - click here for tickets. The...
Eddie Jones: "I was just being honest"
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones says he “fell asleep straight away” after his stunning World Cup departure press conference and has no regrets about his actions, remaining defiant that his winless...
‘I left it all out there’: Vunivalu eyeing a spot in starting line-up against Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuliasi Vunivalu is eyeing a potential starting spot against Georgia in Australia’s opening World Cup match after a career-best cameo against France that will give Eddie Jones a selection “headache”...
Chicken Shop Date: Foketi reflects on World Cup call, French 'rollercoaster'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLalakai Foketi is ready to take his opportunity against France, having reflected on his World Cup call-up over a roast chicken with family. The 28-year-old was not used by coach Eddie Jones during...
Wallabies lose coach at a vital time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wallabies were dealt a setback with the Rugby World Cup on Friday with attack coach Brad Davis quitting and rugby league stalwart Jason Ryles answering a late SOS. Davis was recruited in May from...
Talk of ‘Polly plot’ baffles Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber emphatically set the record straight on the status of the Boks’ Rugby World Cup squad of 33, before flying out of South Africa on Saturday. Social...
Peni Ravai re-signs with Reds; Massimo De Lutiis returns to Queensland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Test prop Peni Ravai has re-signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024 after impressing in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season. The 33-year-old was yesterday named in Fiji’s squad...
