Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...
Levani Botia handed a four-week suspension
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle centre Levani Botia has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference today (Wednesday 2 June) arising from the Champions final against...
Levani Botia sent off for a horror tackle on Maxime Medard
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLevani Botia has the unfortunate record of being the first-ever player to be sent off in a Champions Cup Final. The La Rochelle and Fijian International centre was shown a straight red card for...
Everything you need to know about the Champions Cup Final, Line Ups, Team News, Stats and more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pinnacle of the 2020-21 Champions Cup is in sight as rugby fans the world over are licking their lips in anticipation of the mouth-watering, all-French clash between La Rochelle and Toulouse which...
EPCR referee appointments – quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a meeting of EPCR’s Match Officials Selection Committee today (Monday 5 April), the referee appointments for this weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final...
Galthie accuses Wales players over Willemse red as Fickou targets Scots
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were hindered by Paul Willemse's red against Wales, an incident Fabien Galthie discussed at length after a dramatic Six Nations win. France coach Fabien Galthie accused Wales'...
Meet rugby referee Luke Pearce
3 years ago by Rugby WorldWelsh-born Luke Pearce has established himself as a highly respected referee in rugby over the last decade, despite being just 33 years oldMan in charge: referee Luke Pearce is just 33 years old but has...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds 3 and 4 Referee Appointments
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNika Amashukeli of Georgia will make his debut as a Champions Cup referee when he takes charge of the Round 3 fixture between Pool B joint-leaders, Racing 92, and Harlequins at Paris La Défense...
Match officials for Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend. Andrew Brace (Ireland) will take charge of the first-place play-off between England and France...
