World Rugby considers trialling 20-minute red card rule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is considering trialling the 20-minute red card rule across all major competitions. Currently part of Super Rugby Pacific, the rule means that, should a player be issued a red...
Nienaber satisfied as Springboks wrap up Durban alignment camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, saying they achieved the goals set out as they step up preparations...
EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments
3 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...
Wasps confirm the signing of promising Newcastle Falcons flyhalf
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps are have confirmed the signing of exciting young English fly-half, who will join the Club next season from Newcastle Falcons. The England Under 20 international has appeared 13 times...
Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader. The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...
On This Day in 1999: Scott Gibbs' try denies England a Grand Slam
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1999, England looked to be on their way to Grand Slamming the Five Nations before Scott Gibbs scored a late try to seal the victory for Wales. In the final knocking of the...
HIGHLIGHTS: New England Free Jacks Vs Seattle Seawolves
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull Time at the Veterans Memorial Stadium with New England Free Jacks with twenty-four points on the board with three try's and three conversions with one penalty kick and Seattle Seawolves with twenty-two...
Singapore set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA’s Perry Baker scores last gasp try to bring South Africa’s incredible 36 match winning streak to an end Australia, New Zealand and the USA top their pools with perfect win records on...
Quartet of Saints to depart Northampton this summer
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that Ahsee Tuala, Api Ratuniyarawa, Piers Francis and Taqele Naiyaravoro will depart the Club this summer. The experienced quartet have 23 seasons and over 400...
Jonathan Joseph turns down overseas interest to stay at Bath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Joseph has signed a contract extension with Bath, turning down a potential move to the Top 14. Multiple reports linked Joseph with a move...
