Bristol Bears end 2020 with victory at the Stoop
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears claimed a 19-27 victory over Harlequins at the Stoop on Saturday to end 2020 on a high. Tries from Dan Thomas, Steven Luatua, Harry Randall and Niyi Adeolokun saw Pat...
World Rugby announces Six Nations 2021 Officials
4 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...
No clear release: one of the tackle laws of rugby union
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"No clear release" is something you hear regularly from rugby union referees. Here's what that means, and why it's an important law for the continuity of the game. Via: Wayne Barnes
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...
Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...
WATCH: Hilarious Nigel Owens rollercoaster reaction will have fans in stitches
5 years ago by Rugby DumpInternational referee Wayne Barnes has released a brilliant video of fellow official Nigel Owens on a roller coaster in Japan.
Luther Burrell set for Newcastle debut in friendly
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Fuser and Luther Burrell make their Newcastle Falcons debuts on Saturday at Ealing Trailfinders, ending both clubs’ eight-month wait for a game. The two clubs will meet against Kingston...
Premiership Rugby Final: Team News, Preview, Quotes and More
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough there was doubt earlier in the week, Exeter and Wasps will battle it out in the Premiership final on Saturday. After an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wasps ranks, a further round...
Wayne Barnes out of Premiership final
5 years ago by Rugby WorldHe has been replaced by Craig Maxwell-KeysLaying down the law: Referee Wayne Barnes in action (Getty Images)Wayne Barnes out of Premiership final Craig Maxwell-Keys will referee the Gallagher Premiership...
Wayne Barnes will miss the Premiership final after testing positive for coronavirus
5 years ago by Rugby DumpReferee Wayne Barnes to miss Premiership final after positive coronavirus test
