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Spain to appeal independent judicial committee decision

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have lodged an appeal against the independent Judicial Committee’s decision in respect of a breach of the World Rugby eligibility regulation in the context of Europe region Rugby World Cup...

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka.     The tournament...

World Rugby moves to aid the flow of the game by trialing limits on non-playing personnel

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Council has approved a global trial limiting the opportunity for non-playing personnel to enter the field of play during a match. Operational for all competitions and stand-alone matches...

Ireland confirm November Tests

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...

"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later.     Spain had qualified for the Rugby...

Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...

Ireland to Face All Blacks in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in July

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for Ireland’s three Tests in July. Andy Farrell’s Ireland Squad will tour for the first time since he officially...

Springboks to prepare for the next World Cup in Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the...

World Rugby announces international match official appointments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July.     A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...