Rugby World Cup Officials Confirmed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just under a month to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks-off in France, SANZAAR has confirmed the tournament officials from its Member Unions who have been selected to officiate at the tournament. This...
Preview: Hurricanes vs Crusaders
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s the last dance, the face off, the final swansong of the round robin for 2023 and what better way to close it out than a good ol’ fashioned Christchurch v Wellington showdown. Some...
Super Rugby Pacific Statement on Connor Vest Incident
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing incorrect media speculation on the management of the injury to Queensland Reds player Connor Vest Super Rugby Pacific has issued the following statement: Super Rugby...
Peyper and Jonker named on RWC match official panel
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year. A total of...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...
Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes. Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...
Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominee's
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards will be presented live on Sky Sport 1...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
World Rugby Match Officials announced for The Rugby Championship 2022
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials that will take charge of the 2022 Rugby Championship, which runs from 6 August to 24 September. Following a busy schedule of men’s test matches...
