Five Players Who Would Have Impressed Gatland At Murrayfield
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to see Ireland to victory over Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend's men fought...
'Please Johnny, Johnny Don't be scared.' - Romain Poite
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Romain Poite eased Johnny Sexton's concerns in the clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. The French referee was heard clearly telling the Irish captain not to be 'scared' after...
WATCH: Ireland denied a clear try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson was denied a clear cut try after the officials all missed his grounding. The Irish second rower powered over the line but referee Mathieu Raynal, his assistants and TMO Romain Poite...
World Rugby announces Six Nations 2021 Officials
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNine 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...
Sale Sharks circle Edinburgh for the first time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory is set to be made on Saturday when Sale Sharks and Edinburgh meet in European competition for the first time. The match will be played out at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester and proceedings...
Will Wasps slay the Dragons?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sixth fixture on Saturday sees Wasps heading to Rodney Parade where Dragons lie in wait. The hosts are currently on a run of two straight victories in the Pro14, the most recent of which was...
Genge in the clear after alleged headbutt
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will breathe a sigh of relief after the announcement that English prop Ellis Genge will not face disciplinary action after an alleged headbutt on Wales’ Tomas Francis. England won...
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...
Wayne Pivac angry with refereeing decisions after Wales' loss to England
5 years ago by The Guardian‘I was not happy with England’s first try,’ says PivacRomain Poite overruled TMO on potential tackle in airThe Wales head coach, Wayne Pivac, said he would be raising the performance of the referee...
