World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
Springbok hooker pressures ref to watch Ireland scrum tactics
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has once again foound himself in controversy by putting pressure on referee Karl Dickson to keep an eye on Irelands “tricks” at scrum-time when the second...
Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...
Match Day Programme: Blues vs Brumbies
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Blues vs Brumbies Venue: Eden Park, Auckland Kick-off: 08:05 (GMT) Head-to-head Played: Played:13 Blues Wins: 5 Brumbies Wins: 8 Draws: 0 Biggest...
EPCR finals match officials announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Carley and Mathieu Raynal to referee 2024 London finals England’s Matthew Carley and Mathieu Raynal of France will referee the 2024 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge...
Leinster team named for La Rochelle match
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to take on La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final tomorrow evening at the Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen. Caelan Doris captains the team...
Two changes for Leinster
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
10 months 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...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland had a big opportunity to become the first Six Nations side to record back-to-back Grand Slams but were reminded why such a feat is all but impossible after a stellar England performance in Twickenham...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Italy vs Scotland Venue: Stade Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (Eng) and Adam Leal (Eng) TMO: Marius...