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Darcy Graham’s Lions Debut Cut Short

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland winger Darcy Graham made a dramatic entry onto the British & Irish Lions stage on 22 July 2025 at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, although his appearance was cut remarkably short. Just 16...

Homegrown Pearce re-signs with Force for further three years

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force are delighted to announce the contract extension of homegrown front-rower Marley Pearce for a further three years. The 21-year-old Perth-born loosehead prop has been a revelation since...

Beale honoured by First Nations Pasifika captaincy nod as legend prepares for Lions redemption

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beale will lead the team out on Tuesday in Melbourne against the Lions, named for a rare appearance at flyhalf as one of ten internationally capped players. “It's a huge honour to be able to represent...

Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The time for talking is almost over with the first Test in the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 just days away. Speculation has been rife for weeks – maybe even months...

First Nations & Pasifika XV squad confirmed for Lions tour match

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The First Nations & Pasifika XV squad has been named ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium. Coach Toutai Kefu has named a team mixed with experience...

Lions Battle Stats | Best Ball In Hand XV

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes  are on the opening British & Irish Lions test next saturday against the Wallabies. Andy Farrell has spent the tour trying combinations, seeing form and fitness and preparing for a series...

Tom Clarkson jets out to join the British & Irish Lions as front row cover

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane today, Sunday 13th July, ahead of the first Test of the 2025 Qatar Airways Lions Series which takes place at Suncorp Stadium this coming...

Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies 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...

Potter re-commits to Australian Rugby, joins Waratahs for 2026

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby 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,...

Hooper brothers in line to play together for first time against British & Irish Lions

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brothers 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...