Disciplinary update: Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup and WXV Global Series
19 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm that the following players will have their cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Monday, 14 September 2026. Isoa Nasilasila (Fiji Men) Fiji’s...
Five more rugby greats complete prestigious World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the remaining five modern greats that will join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame over the coming months as the class...
Japan 57-12 Canada match report
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyA dominant set piece led Japan to a comfortable 57-12 victory over Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms weren’t quite at their clinical best, they had more than enough to cruise past a depleted...
Canada Women announce squad for WXV
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach of Canada's Women's Rugby Team, Kevin Rouet, has selected 36 players for Canada's first three fixtures of the 2026 WXV Global Series this September in Europe where Canada is...
Springbok Centurions: The Players Who Have Reached 100 Test Caps
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyReaching 100 Test caps is one of the greatest individual achievements in international rugby, and only 10 players have reached the milestone for the Springboks. From Percy Montgomery becoming South Africa’s...
The five oldest Springbok test players
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie will become the oldest Springbok test player this Saturday when he plays the All Blacks and taking the top spot from Victor Matfield. Fourie, who currently sits at 6th on the list following...
Rugby Australia has announced the appointment of Sione Fukofuka as head coach of the Wallaroos until the 2029 Rugby World Cup.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFukofuka will officially take over the role in 2027 after his departure from Scotland, with a transitional coaching group to lead the team for the rest of the year. This will include Olympic gold...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
1 month 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...
Hard-fought battles dominate second round of Nations Cup action
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia, Chile and the USA back up their round-one wins, while Spain and Portugal bounce back to grab their first victories and Uruguay and Romania draw. The World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 continued this...
Nations Cup 2026: Round Two Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 continues this weekend with matches from Montevideo to Edmonton with Chile, Georgia, Samoa, Tonga and USA looking to make it two wins from two in the inaugural competition. After...
