Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga centre, George Moala will appear before an independent judicial committee on Monday, 14 August having received a red card in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against Canada on 10 August George...
Rugby World Cup Officials Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just under a month to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks-off in France, SANZAAR has confirmed the tournament officials from its Member Unions who have been selected to officiate at the tournament. This...
Independent disciplinary: Rory Telfer (Ireland) and Yoshiki Omachi (Japan)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Telfer (Ireland) and Yoshiki Omachi (Japan) will each appear before separate independent Disciplinary Committees having received red cards in their respective World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 matches...
One team approach by World Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne-team approach across match official and disciplinary environments Thirteen nations represented across experienced team Six female team members, including four judicial chairs, to preside over the...
Dalton Papali'i suspended for 3 weeks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee reviewed the red card for Dalton Papali'i of the Blues for contravening Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, during a Super...
Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend. A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...
Kurt-Lee Arendse suspended after horror clash with Beauden Barrett
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will be without the services of rookie winger Kurt-Lee Arendse who has been suspended for four weeks. Arendse scored the opening try of the 26-10 victory over New...
Disciplinary: Salesi Rayasi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFoul Play Review Committee: Michael Heron QC (Chairman), John Langford and Stefan TerblanchePlayer: Salesi RayasiTeam: HurricanesPosition: WingDate of Incident: 4 June 2022Nature...
Disciplinary: Andrew Makalio (Highlanders)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFoul Play Review Committee: Michael Heron QC (Chairman), John Langford and Stefan TerblanchePlayer: Andrew MakalioTeam: HighlandersPosition: HookerDate of Incident: 4 June 2022Nature...
Disciplinary: Sekope Kepu (Moana Pasifika)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFoul Play Review Committee: Michael Heron QC (Chairman), John Langford and Stefan TerblanchePlayer: Sekope KepuTeam: Moana PasifikaPosition: PropDate of Incident: 28 May 2022Nature...
