The Rugby Life of Franco Smith, A Man Made for the URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are few people better equipped to operate amid the multi-faceted diversity of the BKT United Rugby Championship than Franco Smith. Here’s a man who played and coached in his homeland of South...
Sexton's Six Nations participation cast into doubt as Leinster confirm surgery
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton might face a race to be fit in time to feature in the Six Nations after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery on a facial injury. The captain, who has played for his...
Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations
3 years 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...
Benetton condemn 'absurd stupidity' after Traore given banana in Secret Santa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Treviso apologised for "absurd stupidity" after a banana was given to Cherif Traore in the team's Secret Santa. Traore, who is an Italy international having made his debut in...
Thomas Ramos suspended for five weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stade Toulousain full back, Thomas Ramos, has been suspended for five weeks following independent Disciplinary Hearings arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 match against Sale...
World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series coming to South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDetails of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 have been announced with a pair of three-day combined men’s and women’s events taking place at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch...
Dwayne Peel: EPCR Challenge Cup has given us fresh start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets head coach Dwayne Peel hailed the EPCR Challenge Cup for giving his side “a fresh start” after they had lost four games in a row in the United Rugby Championship. Back-to-back...
Match Officials Appointed For Guinness Six Nations & U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the World Rugby Match Official appointments for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, which runs from 4 February to 18 March. In total, fifteen match officials from eight...
Disciplinary: Saracens duo banned
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn EPCR statement read: “Saracens prop Alec Clarey, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent disciplinary hearing arising from his club’s round two match at Lyon. Clarey...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
