Match officials for European finals named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials for the Champions and Challenge Cup finals have been announced. Two of England’s top referees have been entrusted with the duties, with Wayne Barnes handling...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and La Rochelle have announced their teams for the all-French Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Racing 92 have made five changes to their starting XV...
Should this have been a red card? Rory Arnold yellow carded for tip tackle on Simon Zebo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse lock Rory Arnold was yellow carded for this tackle on Simon Zebo during the Champions Cup clash between Munster and Toulouse at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Referee Luke Pearce and his...
Munster Team Named To Face Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Johann van Graan has named his side for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium (3pm). Peter O’Mahony captains the...
Van Graan discusses Toulouse and Munster's 'red army'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster are facing a big clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday as defending champions Toulouse challenge the Irishmen in their Champions Cup quarter final. Munster boss Johann van...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
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...
World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials
3 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...
Luke Pearce punishes Saracens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZero tolerance from Luke Pearce in the Premiership game between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs Zero tolerance from Luke Pearce ⛔️pic.twitter.com/9VTJtdb9tU — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) December...
Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
