South African teams break new ground in Europe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
Stats & Facts: Leinster v La Rochelle - Champions Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LEINSTER...
Match officials for European finals named
3 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...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and La Rochelle have announced their teams for the all-French Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Racing 92 have made five changes to their starting XV...
Match officials named for Champions & Challenge Cup semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials for the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals have been named. The English duo of Karl Dickson and Matthew Carley are the men entrusted with the whistles for what will be...
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...
World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February. While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...
Nienaber apologises for water-boy incident
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber has taken responsibility for directing the team’s water-boy to query a decision of the touch judge. The water-boy was seen walking down the touchline...
