Match officials for Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend. Andrew Brace (Ireland) will take charge of the first-place play-off between England and France...
Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...
France lock escapes suspension for clearout on Alun-Wyn Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance second-rower Bernard Le Roux will be available for France's crunch clash against Ireland this weekend after he avoided a suspension despite appearing to drop a forearm into the face of...
Officials miss 'dirty' clearout on Wales Captain Alun-Wyn Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun Wyn Jones copped an elbow to the face during a breakdown in the first half of Wales' defeat to France on Saturday. France lock Bernard Le Roux could face...
Challenge Cup | Bristol Bears v Dragons line ups and preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set as the Bears host the Dragons in first quarter-final of the Challenge Cup this weekend. The third meeting between the two sides will decide who reaches the semi-finals of...
Fekitoa Receives One-Match Ban
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps and All Black centre Malakai Fekitoa has been handed a one match suspension after contravening Law 9.27. The 100kg bruiser has been shown three yellow cards this season, the last one occurring...
WATCH: Tom Youngs banned for four-weeks for punching Will Rowlands
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' hooker Tom Youngs has been banned for four weeks after being charged for punching Wasps' Will Rowlands during Saturday's Premiership game. The incident occurred in the 53rd minute...
Match officials selected for RWC 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which runs from 20 September-2 November. ‘Team 21’ – the...
Five Must Watch Games this Weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations on bye this weekend we take a look at 5 fixtures to get your rugby fix. Bristol v Gloucester - Friday at 7:45pm (UK Time) Expect fireworks this Friday...
Match Officials Confirmed for Six Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglishman Wayne Barnes will get the 2019 Six Nations underway when he blows the whistle to start the clash of France v Wales on February 1. He will be assisted by Matthew Carley (RFU)...
