World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
11 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
13 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
14 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...
Italian head coach Gonzalo Quesada suspended for two matches
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby implements new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process In line with the provisions of the Match Official Abuse Sanction Process, World Rugby can confirm that an automatic two-match suspension...
South Africa to play France in Junior World Championship final
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and South Africa will meet for the first time in a World Rugby Junior World Championship final after ending the 2026 title hopes of New Zealand and England in Tbilisi. SOUTH AFRICA 53-37 ENGLAND:...
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...
Nations Championship Round 2 Disciplinary Update
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND #2 NICCOLO CANNONE RED CARD Player: Niccolo Cannone (Italy) Match: New Zealand v Italy, 11 July 2026 Elapsed time in match: 51:41 (Second half) Offence...
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
6 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...
