A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
Du Toit captains the SA A team against Munster, Du Preez twins late call ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has included 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday (kick-off 21h30 SA time),...
The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017. Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January. Ahead...
Biggar to leave Northampton Saints with immediate effect
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that Dan Biggar will depart the Club with immediate effect, at the fly-half’s request. The Club announced earlier this month that the 33-year-old Wales international...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Team Announcement: Conor Murray to earn his 100th test cap for Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off...
2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup – rearranged fixtures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the RFU’s decisions to suspend Wasps and Worcester Warriors from the Gallagher Premiership for the remainder of the season, both clubs cannot be included in the 2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup...
All Blacks and Wallabies plan to field a combined team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Wallabies have opened talks about fielding a combined XV to tackle the British and Irish Lions in 2025. The Southern Hemisphere heavyweights plan to join forces for the first...
Davies Believes Dragons Can Make History in South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Davies says the resurgent Dragons would love to be the first Welsh team to claim a victory out in South Africa in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The four regions lost all eight games in the Rainbow...
Baber Bringing Sevens Style to Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a strange but successful return to the Arms Park for Gareth Baber as he shared in Edinburgh’s BKT United Rugby Championship victory over his former team at the famous old ground. He played...
