Van Graan discusses Toulouse and Munster's 'red army'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster are facing a big clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday as defending champions Toulouse challenge the Irishmen in their Champions Cup quarter final. Munster boss Johann van...
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...
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...
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...
Luke Pearce punishes Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZero tolerance from Luke Pearce in the Premiership game between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs Zero tolerance from Luke Pearce ⛔️pic.twitter.com/9VTJtdb9tU — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) December...
Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...
Levani Botia handed a four-week suspension
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle centre Levani Botia has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference today (Wednesday 2 June) arising from the Champions final against...
Levani Botia sent off for a horror tackle on Maxime Medard
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLevani Botia has the unfortunate record of being the first-ever player to be sent off in a Champions Cup Final. The La Rochelle and Fijian International centre was shown a straight red card for...