Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka. The tournament...
Match officials for European finals named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials for the Champions and Challenge Cup finals have been announced. Two of England’s top referees have been entrusted with the duties, with Wayne Barnes handling...
Watch: Calum Green controversially escapes punishment for head high tackle on Joe Marler
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCalum Green escaped punishment for a head-high tackle on Joe Marler during the Premiership Rugby clash at the Stoop on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 35th minute of the match after a Leicester...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
Juan Cruz Mallia suspended for four weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stade Toulousain wing, Juan Cruz Mallia, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round of 16 1st leg match...
Bordeaux back rower slapped with a six week ban for off the ball tackle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux-Bègles No 8, Ma’ama Vaipulu, has been suspended for six weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup,...
Watch: Ma'ama Vaipulu red carded for big hit off the ball on Danty
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux back-rower Ma'ama Vaipulu made life difficult for his club in their second leg of the Champions Cup round of 16 after he was shown a red card in the 25th minute. Bordeaux were already...
EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments
2 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...
Watch: Tolu Latu sent off for swearing at referee Wayne Barnes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Stade Francais hooker Tolu Latu was shown a second yellow card in the Stade Francais match against Connacht on Sunday for swearing towards referee Wayne Barnes. His first yellow...
Blast from the Past: 'Kolelishvili hit with 14-week ban for pushing referee' (2016)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyViktor Kolelishvili's push on referee Wayne Barnes has landed the Clermont Auvergne forward a three-and-a-half month suspension. Clermont Auvergne flanker Viktor Kolelishvili has been hit with...