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Match Officials for 2017 RBS 6 Nations announced

7 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

The referees for the RBS 6 Nations 2017 have been announced with 12 officials set to take charge of the 15 matches that make up 'Rugby's Greatest Championship'.

Jared Payne out for 3 months

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne is expected to be out for 3 months after he took a heavy knock to the rib cage in the first half of Ireland's 27-24 win over Australia last weekend.   He...

6 Nations introduces bonus points

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today the 6 Nations Council announced that it will introduce a bonus point system for the 6 Nations, Women's 6 Nations as well as the U20 6 Nations.   The system will go on trial in all 3 competitions...

Gatland confirmed as Lions coach

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has been re-appointed British and Irish Lions coach ahead of the tour to New Zealand next year. The backroom staff will be announced on dec 7th.   Gatland, who takes the role up with...