Toulon confirm signing of Romain Poite
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 giants Toulon have confirmed the signing of former international referee Romain Poite as a consultant at the club. A club statement read: “The French international referee Romain...
Romain Poite to hang up whistle, embarks on new challenge with Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench international referee Romain Poite will hang up his whistle at the end of the 2021-2022 season. After an immense career which has seen him officiate at three World Cups (2011, 2015 and 2019), numerous...
Bizarre: International referee linked to Montpellier coaching gig
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the most bizarre transfer rumours this year, Top 14 and International referee Alexandre Ruiz will hang up his whistle to join the coaching staff of Montpellier. A report by Midi...
Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers v Ulster Rugby line ups, news and stats
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and Ulster Rugby are both bidding to emulate the four clubs to date – Bath Rugby, Leinster Rugby, Northampton Saints and Wasps - who have won the coveted double of the Challenge...
EPCR referee appointments – quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a meeting of EPCR’s Match Officials Selection Committee today (Monday 5 April), the referee appointments for this weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds 3 and 4 Referee Appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNika Amashukeli of Georgia will make his debut as a Champions Cup referee when he takes charge of the Round 3 fixture between Pool B joint-leaders, Racing 92, and Harlequins at Paris La Défense...
Gloucester rock Ulster in big Round 2 upset
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what was the biggest upset of Round 2 of the Champions Cup, underdogs Gloucester took the game against Ulster at Kingsholm Stadium. It was a see-saw battle with the momentum and lead changing...
