Johnny Sexton disciplinary: The World Waits
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe moment of truth will arrive for Johnny Sexton today as the Ireland captain faces a disciplinary hearing which could see him banned and may even end his career prematurely. The fly-half had a misconduct...
Peyper and Jonker named on RWC match official panel
3 years 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...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
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...
Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
3 years 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
3 years 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...
Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka. The tournament...
Rassie Erasmus opens up about his fallout with Warren Gatland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, which saw the Springboks win the series 2-1. There...
'I lost a lot of friends when I made Siya Kolisi captain' - Rassie Erasmus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has opened on the impact of making Siya Kolisi the Springbok captain with some believing that the move was political. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Erasmus looked back...
