A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
1 year 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...
Stats and facts: Wales v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks kick off the European leg of the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour with a blockbuster clash against Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday morning (NZT). Here are...
Falcons name unchanged side as Saracens make three changes to the starting line-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons have named an unchanged side for Sunday’s visit of Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens. Head coach Dave Walder goes with the same...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Andrew Porter citing for high tackle dismissed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA citing complaint against Ireland prop Andrew Porter for an act of foul play has been dismissed by an independent judicial committee on Tuesday. The 26-year old was cited for a high tackle during...
Farrell emphasises discipline ahead of series decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s charges have an enormous opportunity to create history by becoming the first Irish outfit to defeat the All Blacks in a series in New Zealand. Last weekend, another...
Premiership Final Team News: Youngs on the bench, double ton up for Vunipola
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe lineups for the Gallagher Premiership final between Leicester Tigers and Saracens have been named. Genge captains Tigers, Ford's final match Farrell captains Saracens, double...
Leinster unchanged from semi-final win over Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named to face La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille tomorrow (KO 5.45 local/4.45pm Irish – LIVE on Virgin...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
Stats & Facts: Leinster v La Rochelle - Champions Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LEINSTER...
