Michael Hooper rugby player
Michael Hooper rugby player

Michael Hooper

29th Oct 1991 1.82m/96kg Openside Flanker

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former champions Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay and Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have joined reigning premiers Toshiba Brave Lupus in the playoffs, earning their invitations with four games to spare...

Japan Rugby League One (Round Eleven) Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two years ago, Kwagga Smith’s Shizuoka Blue Revs became the first team to beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in the regular season of Japan Rugby League One. Yesterday, the Springbok backrower’s...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Nine Review

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have yet to miss the playoffs since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated, and they are now onthe cusp of the top six for the first time this season after an exciting 40-35 win over...

Japan Rugby League One Round Six Preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fresh from their first win of the season, at the fifth attempt, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath coach Kosei Ono has had an extra week to prepare for their next challenge: a trip to Yamaha Stadium to tackle the...

WATCH: Michael Hooper leads the sides out and receives a deserved standing ovation

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Wallabies Legend Michael Hooper leads the sides out and receives a deserved standing ovation Wallabies Legend Michael Hooper leads the sides out and receives a deserved standing ovation...

Hooper calls quits on an illustrious career

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Hooper, who holds the record for the most caps as Australia captain, put an end to his international rugby career yesterday after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old,...

Hong Kong Stadium set to host sell-out rugby sevens event

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sixth round of HSBC SVNS 2024 takes place in Hong Kong China on 5-7 April Full house 120,000 crowd expected for the three-day Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens featuring the world’s best 12 men’s...

Hooper in line to make 7's debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Michael Hooper's long awaited sevens debut has been confirmed with the former Wallabies captain to play for Australia at the famous Hong Kong tournament next month. The four time...

Former Wallabies captain signs with Rugby Australia’s Sevens squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Long-time Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is shifting his focus to rugby sevens from the 15-a-side game with a plan to play for Australia at next year’s Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old Hooper was...

'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...