A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
ROMANIA v ITALY: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania and Italy face off for the 43rd time on Friday evening, however, this is their first meeting since the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. Italy were the...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
PRO14 Returns | Benetton Rugby v Zebre Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 14 kicks off with an Italian derby as Benetton Rugby host Zebre. The last time the two sides met, in Round 9, Benetton enjoyed a decent 36-25 victory despite playing just over three-quarters...
France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
Minozzi returns for Italy as Franco Smith names his squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith, who is in temporary charge of Italy for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations, has named his squad to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The squad sees the return of...
Swap Players – Champions Cup & Challenge Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe following players have been nominated by their clubs as incoming Swap Players for the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments. The registration of the incoming players...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
