World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
3 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa and...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Preview
5 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two rounds of relentless cross-hemisphere battling, the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series reaches its dramatic, decisive crescendo. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are locked...
Los Pumas Make Two Changes for Nations Championship Clash Against England
6 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round of the inaugural Nations Championship is fast approaching, with Los Pumas set to conclude the opening phase of the competition against England at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades...
England and Scotland trade places in World Rugby Men's Rankings
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup produced another set of dramatic matches over the weekend, leading to several changes to the top 25 of the World Rugby Men's Rankings. England's...
Erasmus names four uncapped players in quality team to face Wales
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against...
Extended Springbok Women squad named for remainder of season
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the opening two legs of their season done, Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named a group of 49 players that will form part of the next cycle of matches for the squad. After the...
Farrell: Far From Perfect, But A Good Day At The Office
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was pleased with how his Ireland team 'kept on squeezing Japan until the end', albeit that he felt their late points put a flattering look on the final scoreline. Japan had...
'Dream Come True' As Jansen Savours Try-Scoring Debut For Ireland
5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby'Privileged' was the word that came to mind when Sean Jansen reflected on his Ireland debut in the immediate aftermath of their 36-20 win over Japan in Newcastle. Taking his impressive form...
Ireland player ratings v Japan
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland go back to back with wins in the Nations Championship but this result against Japan was a very underwhelming performance from Andy Farrell's side. The Japanese side did not allow...
Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
