All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
53 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
Meredith to make Test debut against France in Brisbane
56 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies playmaker Declan Meredith will become Wallaby number 997 on Saturday evening, selected to start at flyhalf against France in Brisbane as part of the Nations Championship. The North Queensland...
South Africa 45-21 England: Borthwick's men thrashed in Nations Championship opener
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa began their Nations Championship campaign in style as they ran in seven tries during a comprehensive 45-21 triumph over England at Ellis Park Stadium. Blistering starts in...
Australia 31-33 Ireland: Late Clarkson try downs Wallabies in thrilling Nations Championship clash
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Clarkson's late try helped injury-hit Ireland kick-start their Nations Championship campaign with a thrilling 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney. After New Zealand edged France 34-32 in the first-ever...
Scotland 'grateful' for previous Argentina defeat after setting record straight with big win
20 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend said he was "grateful" for last year's chastening defeat to Argentina after watching his team avenge that loss in the Nations Championship. Scotland's bow in the new...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
20 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
Bennett, Rowe and Alexander to join Saints
22 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Bennett, Thomas Rowe and Ben Alexander have all signed full-time contracts with Northampton Saints ahead of the 2026/27 season, following successful trial periods at the Club. Lock Bennett and winger...
Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...
Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi on Friday said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter...
Zambonin locks into new Chiefs contract early
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Italian international lock Andrea Zambonin has put pen to paper on an early contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the direct aftermath of starting the Gallagher PREM final...
