EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
Confirmation of ground-breaking charges for online abuse at RWC 2023 as World Rugby releases trailer for Whistleblowers documentary
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPending law enforcement cases are among the key actions and outcomes from the ground-breaking online protection service put in place to support match officials and players across men’s Rugby World...
Emirates World Rugby Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Fifteen...
Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for the game. Farrell will miss the Six Nations...
Referee Pearce reveals Investec Champions Cup nerves
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Investec Champions Cup newcomers Aviron Bayonnais step out onto the iconic Thomond Park turf on December 9, they’d be forgiven for having a few nerves. But they’ll not be the only ones,...
Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill...
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...
