Last time they faced off: England vs Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland secured their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a game to spare as they brushed aside 14-man Argentina 39-10 at Tokyo Stadium on 5 October 2019. Jonny May had already crossed...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
2 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,...
Nigel Owens handed a key role amid a significant shake-up in the officiating of the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has been handed a key role amid a significant shake-up in the officiating of the United Rugby Championship. The URC Independent Referee Selection Panel will include Nigel Owens...
Nigel Owens weighs in on controversial end to Bledisloe I
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens has shared his opinion on the controversial end to Bledisloe I. Australia had battled back valiantly from 31-13 down with an hour played...
Nigel Owens weighes in Koroibete tackle and de Klerk's yellow card
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens has weighed in on two big moments in the Rugby Championship match between Australia and South Africa. In his latest column for Wales Rugby Online, commenting...
'This not helpful' - Nigel Owens shares his views on the 20 minute red card
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens says that 20-minute red card law that will be trialled during the Rugby Championship 'is not helpful with the drive for player safety.' For the...
Nigel Owens gives his verdict on Rees-Zammit's yellow card
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens believes Louis Rees-Zammit was very hard done by to be penalised and yellow carded in Wales’ last-gasp defeat to South Africa. Louis...
Should South Africa have been awarded this winning penalty?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens reviews the weekend of international fixtures, including a late winning penalty awarded to South Africa against Wales, a potential penalty try for Ireland against New Zealand and a brutal clash...
"George you are very very lucky" - Nigel Owens discusses George Kruis' back heel conversion
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens says that George Kruis is lucky to have his backheeled conversion awarded. Playing in his final professional match last Saturday, George Kruis slotted...
