World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February. While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...
Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Sharks 31-71 British and Irish Lions: Tourists capitalise on Hendrikse red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions continued to pile on the points on their tour of South Africa with what proved to be an emphatic, albeit not entirely convincing, 71-31 win over the Sharks. There was...
Referees named for Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNic Berry (Aus) will officiate in the first test between the Lions and Boks while Ben O’Keeffe (NZ) and Mathieu Raynal (France) will look after the second and third tests respectively. (Nic...
Everything you need to know about the Champions Cup Final, Line Ups, Team News, Stats and more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pinnacle of the 2020-21 Champions Cup is in sight as rugby fans the world over are licking their lips in anticipation of the mouth-watering, all-French clash between La Rochelle and Toulouse which...
Mike Brown foul play may herald end of Quins career
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England fullback Mike Brown has surprised many in the rugby fraternity after his action over the weekend could put a premature end to his Harlequins career. Brown was issued a red...
O'Driscoll & Warburton incensed by Julien Marchand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Lions captains Brian O’Driscoll and Sam Warburton have hit out at the actions of Julien Marchand in Toulouse’s semi-final victory over Bordeaux yesterday. Marchand’s...
Barnes and Carley to take charge of Champions Cup semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been announced today (Tuesday, 20 April) following a meeting of EPCR’s selection committee. The...
Finn Russell banned for three games following red card against France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Racing 92 flyhalf Finn Russell has been handed a three-week ban. The Scottish playmaker was shown a red card in last Friday’s Six Nations win against France. Russell...
Mike Williams handed 4-week ban
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath second-row Mike Williams will have to observe a 4-week suspension which will see hom return to action on 23 March after the 29 year-old executed a high tackle on Gloucester fullback Kyle last weekend. Referee...
