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...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
McDermott passes up sabbatical option to stay in Queensland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has confirmed he will stay at Ballymore until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, turning down any short-term offers from overseas. McDermott re-signed for four years at the...
Daugunu signs new contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...
'Our desired solution': Les Kiss confirmed as Wallabies successor
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of the Wallabies has been finally secured until 2028 - with Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss formally unveiled as the successor to Joe Schmidt at a rain soaked Allianz Stadium in Sydney. It...
Wallabies to reveal new head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt's successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday, Australian media has reported. Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will...
Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Re-Signs With Queensland and Australian Rugby Through 2028
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has re-signed long-term until the end of 2028 in a major boost for the Queensland Reds and Wallabies.The contract extension means the 28-year-old forward will remain...
Kurtley Beale opens up on his latest career fightback
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKurtley Beale has described his Achilles tendon injury as like a dagger to the heart, but says it happened for a reason and won't stop him from attempting to resurrect his Wallabies career. Just days...
