World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad. The 33-year-old, who captained the...
Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga's George Moala has been suspended for five matches, having received a red card in Tonga’s international test match against Canada on 10 August. Independent disciplinary update: George...
Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland as Gregor Townsend names his RWC squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising...
Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives. With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...
Dan McKellar appoints Petrus du Plessis to interim role
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach. The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new...
Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend announces his 33-man...
Owen Farrell NOT GUILTY
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half Owen Farrell appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having received a red card for an act of foul play, contrary to Law 9.13, in the Summer Nations Series...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Wales anxiously wait for Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDewi Lake’s bid to captain Wales at the men’s Rugby World Cup is in limbo after he damaged a knee during the 19-17 weekend defeat to England. The hooker lasted 27 minutes of...
