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World Rugby announces Six Nations 2021 Officials

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nine referees will feature across the Championship with Matthew Carley (England) taking charge of the opening match between Italy and France in Rome on 6 February. Highlights include:  With...

Wales captain Jones facing race to be fit for start of Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales could be without captain Alun Wyn Jones for their Six Nations opener against Ireland as he recovers from a knee injury.     Alun Wyn Jones will need at least 10 weeks to recover from...

Winners and Losers: Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup Pools are in.    Hosts France have been drawn with the All Blacks as well as Italy while the defending Champions, South Africa, have been drawn alongside Scotland and...

Pools confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France marked an important milestone today with confirmation of the pools for the 10th edition of the pinnacle competition in men’s 15s rugby.   The...

Champions Cup | Top Players Of The Day

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Day two of the Champions Cup did not disappoint with the opening game of the day producing an extremely entertaining spectacle with Clermont surging to a 38-51 victory over the Bristol Bears.   The...

Nigel Owens announces retirement from Test rugby with immediate effect

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The most-capped referee in world rugby, Nigel Owens has brought his 17-year international career to an end.     Owens recently took charge of the France versus Italy Autumn Nations Cup...

All Blacks to face Les Bleus and Ireland next November

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will face France, Ireland and Italy during their November Internationals, NZR chief executive Mark Robinson has confirmed.    New Zealand will attempt to return...

England keen to sink teeth into weakened French outfit

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Autumn Nations Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion as the tournament’s only two unbeaten teams will clash in the final game on Sunday.   England and France have risen as the current...

Yoram Moefana becomes the first player born in the 2000s to start for France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie has named his side to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.    Baptiste Couilloud captains the side with Baptiste Serin missing out because of the agreement between the...