Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
2 years 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,...
Argentina cruise to a record victory over Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have recorded their largest win ever as they beat the Wallabies 48-17 in San Juan. After a fortnight full of setbacks, the toll really seemed to show on Dave Rennie's men as they were outclassed...
World Rugby Match Officials announced for The Rugby Championship 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials that will take charge of the 2022 Rugby Championship, which runs from 6 August to 24 September. Following a busy schedule of men’s test matches...
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...
"I don’t really understand what’s going on with the breakdown" - Tadhg Beirne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Beirne has expressed his bemusement of the officiating at the rucks in the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell refused...
Team News: 50 Up for O'Brien, Toulouse make three changes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Toulouse have named their matchday 23s for the Champions Cup semi-final clash at Aviva Stadium (KO 3pm – LIVE on BT Sport and RTÉ Radio One). Leinster...
Match officials named for Champions & Challenge Cup semi-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials for the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals have been named. The English duo of Karl Dickson and Matthew Carley are the men entrusted with the whistles for what will be...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
Gibson-Park cleared to face Connacht
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park has been cleared to face Connacht in the second leg of the Champions Cup round of 16. Gibson-Park's citing complaint has been dismissed following...
EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments
2 years 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...