Benetton condemn 'absurd stupidity' after Traore given banana in Secret Santa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Treviso apologised for "absurd stupidity" after a banana was given to Cherif Traore in the team's Secret Santa. Traore, who is an Italy international having made his debut in...
Thomas Ramos suspended for five weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stade Toulousain full back, Thomas Ramos, has been suspended for five weeks following independent Disciplinary Hearings arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 match against Sale...
World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series coming to South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDetails of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 have been announced with a pair of three-day combined men’s and women’s events taking place at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch...
Dwayne Peel: EPCR Challenge Cup has given us fresh start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets head coach Dwayne Peel hailed the EPCR Challenge Cup for giving his side “a fresh start” after they had lost four games in a row in the United Rugby Championship. Back-to-back...
Match Officials Appointed For Guinness Six Nations & U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the World Rugby Match Official appointments for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, which runs from 4 February to 18 March. In total, fifteen match officials from eight...
Disciplinary: Saracens duo banned
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn EPCR statement read: “Saracens prop Alec Clarey, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent disciplinary hearing arising from his club’s round two match at Lyon. Clarey...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
On this day in 2020: Rugby World Cup draw - Hosts France to face New Zealand, South Africa in with Ireland and Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 hosts France will face New Zealand in the pool phase, while reigning champions South Africa have been paired with Ireland and Scotland. France and three-time winners...
Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up...
Wales New Boy Costelow Shines Brightly For Scarlets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a momentous few weeks in the rugby life of young Sam Costelow. His fine early season form in the BKT United Rugby Championship saw the Scarlets fly-half named in Wales’ squad...
