World Rugby referee change: Ireland v Italy, Guinness Men's Six Nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Pearce will take charge of his 50th test match in Dublin on Sunday after Pierre Brousset was forced to withdraw through injury. Owing to an ongoing calf injury, Pierre Brousset (France) has withdrawn...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby will look to take their European form on to the domestic stage as they welcome Sale Sharks on Sunday. George Skivington's side have won back-to-back Challenge Cup clashes and will be...
Rugby to introduce the games first ever player mic
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTNT SPORTS are bringing a ground-breaking innovation to Gallagher Premiership Rugby thanks to the launch of a "PlayerMic" this weekend. The new TNT Sports technology, supported by Premiership Rugby and...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Match Preview: Leicester Tigers v Saracens
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are looking to keep their strong home run going as they welcome Saracens to Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday for a clash filled with international talent. Tigers have won their...
Emirates World Rugby Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Fifteen...
Referee Pearce reveals Investec Champions Cup nerves
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Investec Champions Cup newcomers Aviron Bayonnais step out onto the iconic Thomond Park turf on December 9, they’d be forgiven for having a few nerves. But they’ll not be the only ones,...
EPCR Champions & Challenge Cup – Round 1 & 2 appointments announced
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR have announced the match officials for the first two rounds of the Invested Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. There’s debuts in the top comp for Scotland’s Sam Grove-White and the...
Match Preview: Saracens v Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens are aiming to make it five wins on the bounce in Gallagher Premiership Rugby when they face Bristol Bears. Director of Rugby Mark McCall has made four changes to the starting line-up for the...
Match Preview: Fiji v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHere it is. The 40th and final match of the pool phase at Rugby World Cup 2023. Fiji have been one of the standout teams of the tournament, following up a so-near, so-far defeat to Wales with victories...