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...
EPCR referee appointments – quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a meeting of EPCR’s Match Officials Selection Committee today (Monday 5 April), the referee appointments for this weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final...
Galthie accuses Wales players over Willemse red as Fickou targets Scots
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were hindered by Paul Willemse's red against Wales, an incident Fabien Galthie discussed at length after a dramatic Six Nations win. France coach Fabien Galthie accused Wales'...
Meet rugby referee Luke Pearce
3 years ago by Rugby WorldWelsh-born Luke Pearce has established himself as a highly respected referee in rugby over the last decade, despite being just 33 years oldMan in charge: referee Luke Pearce is just 33 years old but has...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds 3 and 4 Referee Appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNika Amashukeli of Georgia will make his debut as a Champions Cup referee when he takes charge of the Round 3 fixture between Pool B joint-leaders, Racing 92, and Harlequins at Paris La Défense...
Match officials for Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend confirmed
3 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...
What it’s like to watch a Gallagher Premiership match behind closed doors
4 years ago by Rugby WorldWe report from an empty stadium as the top flight returns with Harlequins v SaleTry time: Referee Luke Pearce signals a try for Scott Baldwin (Getty Images)We report from an empty stadium as the top flight...
