Beefed up Toulon pack to face Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have beefed up their pack for their clash with Leinster on Friday with scrumhalf Baptiste Serin returning from test duty and flyer Gabin Villière back from injury. Loosehead...
Thorley's red card raises eyebrows
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe trend of issuing red cards continued this weekend with Gloucester winger Ollie Thorley given his marching orders during his side’s clash against Wasps – a decision which has left many somewhat...
Ollie Thorley's red card leaves Twitter perplexed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Thorley was red-carded in Gloucester's 19-20 victory over Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday with the decision leaving some fans perplexed while others were enraged by the sending off. The...
'That was a rubbish call. An absolutely dreadful call' - Hamish Watson on Fagerson's red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has hit out at referee Matthew Carley for sending Scotland prop Zander Fagerson off during their Six Nations defeat to Wales. After claiming a first win at Twickenham...
Meet rugby referee Matthew Carley
3 years ago by Rugby WorldMatthew Carley is an English referee who first officiated a professional league game in 2013 in the English Premiership, since progressing to become a trusted World Rugby official.Man in Charge: Matthew...
World Rugby announces Six Nations 2021 Officials
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNine referees will feature across the Championship with Matthew Carley (England) taking charge of the opening match between Italy and France in Rome on 6 February. Highlights include: With...
Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...