Yuri Kushnarev rugby player
Yuri Kushnarev rugby player

Yuri Kushnarev

6th Jun 1985 1.82m/97kg Fly Half

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Russia name squad to face Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Russia coach Lyn Jones has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday, 3 October.     The side has made nine changes to the starting XV that...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Russia 9-34 Samoa

5 years ago

Samoa put in a much-improved second-half display to dispatch Russia 34-9 in their opening Rugby World Cup match.     Steve Jackson's side struggled to get out of first gear in a frantic first-half...

Winners & Losers: Japan v Russia

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a very nervy start from Japan as they managed to get over their first hurdle by beating Russia 30-10 on Friday at the Tokyo Stadium.     The Rugby World Cup hosts managed to score four...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 30-10 Russia

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo.       Kotaro Matsushima scored a superb hat-trick as hosts...

Russia coach Lyn Jones names his team to face Japan

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Russia coach Lyn Jones has named his team for the Pool A match against Japan at Tokyo Stadium on Friday, 20 September.     Russia's RWC 2019 squad has nine players who were called up for their...

June Test Highlights: Canada vs Russia

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada's poor form and results continue as they were trounced by Russia. Anton Rudol for the visitors bagged a hat trick on the day while Yury Kushnarev was brilliant off the kicking tee. Canada...