Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
3 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...
Johnson-Holmes re-signs with Waratahs and Australian Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are proud to announce that Harry Johnson-Holmes has penned a contract extension that will keep him on home soil until the end of the 2024.The 25-year-old made a remarkable...
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...
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...
Wales confirm 2022 Autumn Nations Series fixtures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales begin their 2022/23 season on Saturday 5th November against the All Blacks in what will be the 37th meeting between the two sides. Los Pumas return to Cardiff on Saturday 12th November,...
James Davies announces his retirement with immediate effect
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets and Wales flanker James Davies has announced that he is retiring from rugby with immediate effect because of concussion. The player popularly known as ‘Cubby’ hasn’t...
France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...
