World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Officials for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025. Referees from seven national unions have been selected across the 15 Championship matches Angus...
Jordie Barrett earns first start for Leinster at 15
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster side to take on ASM Clermont Auvergne in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup at Avia Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 1) has been named by Head Coach Leo...
Challenge Cup Disciplinary updates
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyYannick Youyoutte (RC Toulon) suspended for 5 weeks The RC Toulon back row Yannick Youyoutte (No 18) has been suspended for 5 weeks following the decision of an independent Disciplinary Committee arising...
World Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Derby Weekend debut for Emens in trip to Kingsholm
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohann van Graan has named his matchday-23 ahead of a trip to Gloucester this weekend, seeing a debut for Austin Emens on the wing. Taking a short journey up the M5, van Graan will lead his men to the...
Match Preview: Sale Sharks v Gloucester Rugby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks host Gloucester Rugby with both sides looking to record a second win of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby campaign. Sharks suffered defeat at Saracens in Round 2 while Gloucester won in thrilling...
Bath v Northampton Saints | Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will kick off with a repeat of last year’s dramatic final as Bath Rugby welcome champions Northampton Saints to The Rec. Alex Mitchell’s...
Saints look to get defense of their title underway
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Kemeny is set to become Saint #2090 on Friday evening, as Northampton Saints kick-off the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership campaign against Bath Rugby (20 September, kick-off: 7.45pm). Phil Dowson’s...
World Rugby Match Official appointments set for The Rugby Championship 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve referees from seven nations to preside over 12 Rugby Championship matches Andrea Piardi to become first Italian to referee in competition England’s Christophe Ridley and France’s...
Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
