EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
England 15-32 Ireland: Farrell's side stay in title hunt after early Ewels red card
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland put up an incredible fight a man down after a nightmare start, but it is Ireland who remain in contention for the title. Charlie Ewels was sent off after only 82 seconds as Ireland...
Champions & Challenge Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup Jacob Umaga suspended for four weeksThe Wasps full back, Jacob Umaga, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference arising from his...
World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February. While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...
Former international referee slams Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer world referee chiefs Alain Rolland has given a scathing account of the latest British & Irish Lions series in South Africa after the Springboks defeated their rivals 2-1. Writing...
Morne Steyn returns to Springboks side as De Allende reaches 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian de Allende will become the third Springbok in the Castle Lager Lions Series to reach the career milestone of 50 Test caps in Saturday’s decider in Cape Town, where Morné Steyn could...
Milestone for Kitshoff as Springboks make changes for Second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff will earn his 50th Test cap at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the second Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series, with Jasper Wiese named at No 8 in this crucial...
Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
Referees named for Lions tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNic Berry (Aus) will officiate in the first test between the Lions and Boks while Ben O’Keeffe (NZ) and Mathieu Raynal (France) will look after the second and third tests respectively. (Nic...
Barnes and Carley to take charge of Champions Cup semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been announced today (Tuesday, 20 April) following a meeting of EPCR’s selection committee. The...
