Nigel Owens asks for Red Card clarification
1 month 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 month 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
5 months 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'
6 months 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'
6 months 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
6 months 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...
Rugby World Cup Facts:
7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby• South Africa and New Zealand have each won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions, more than any other nation, with Australia (2) and England (1) the only other nations to lift the Webb Ellis Cup;...
Should Louis Rees-Zammit's disallowed try for Wales been awarded? | Whistle Watch
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the warm-up games well underway ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Nigel Owens is back to have his say on all the weekend's major talking points! He shares his thought's on Juan Cruz...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
Should Freddie Steward have been sent off against Ireland?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens digs into the big decision in Ireland's Grand Slam decider, and explains why Freddie Steward was shown a red card.
