Nigel Owens and Jamie Roberts on Whistle Watch
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens and Jamie Roberts discuss some of the controversial moments in the second round of November internationals
Hollie Davidson receives World Rugby Referee Award
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHollie Davidson has been presented with the World Rugby Referee Award in partnership with Emirates at the Women's Rugby Global Summit in London. Only days out from refereeing the Women’s Rugby World...
Interview with URC Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC’s Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning has outlined in detail the accountability process which operates in the competition and new plans to provide fans with explanations of big decisions. Former...
Wales announce team to play Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Murray, selected on the wing, will win his first cap and become the 1,208th men’s international for Wales on Sunday. Captain Dewi Lake is at hooker, Gareth Thomas (loose-head prop) and Archie...
Nigel Owens asks for Red Card clarification
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has called for clarification on what exactly constitutes a red card in the game of rugby. The former World Cup final referee was talking against the backdrop of the big debate over...
Erasmus re-purposes Springbok management team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyErasmus introduced coaches Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery to media in Cape Town as the focus turned to the ever-evolving playing landscape. “Tony and Jerry bring a fresh perspective from different...
Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA) - 'We don't want to be a team the world loves'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus at a media briefing on Monday after his side beat France 29-28 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals where they will play England at Stade...
Director of rugby Erasmus, Libbok, Kriel (RSA): 'We had to earn the referees' respect back'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, fly-half Manie Libbok and centre Jesse Kriel at a media briefing on Tuesday. Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby On being able to play under...
Match Official appointments confirmed for quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023. Jaco Peyper (South Africa) will referee the first quarter-final between Wales and Argentina at Stade...
