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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 November, 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's matches in the Quilter Nations Series and November internationals in Europe and the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26.  Permutation...

Wales team named to face New Zealand

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to face New Zealand on Saturday 22 November in their third Quilter Nations Series match this November at Principality Stadium (KO 3.10pm GMT). Harri...

World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that the preparations for the World Rugby Nations Cup are advancing at pace, with 11 of the 12 teams now confirmed for a competition that will kick-off in 2026 and provide important...

Hemispheres will collide and rugby’s future redefined when the Nations Championship debuts in 2026

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Nations Championship is the new cross hemisphere international rugby tournament that will put the 12 strongest nations, and best players in the sport, on the global stage every two years. The Nations...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of action is done and plenty of talking points with the Springboks suffering yet another straight red, England obliterating New Zealand, Japan nearly beating Wales and Santi Carreras coming...

Wales Snatch Last-Second Victory in Thrilling Battle Against Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales edged Japan in a breathtaking contest at the Principality Stadium, sealing a dramatic 24 to 23 win that will long be remembered by supporters. The result brought relief for a Welsh side under pressure...

HIGHLIGHTS | Wales v Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hosted Japan in Cardiff in their 3rd clash of the year. Both have wins over the other...Today was the decider. See below:      

Wales v Japan: All the key moments

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jarrod Evans sealed a 24-23 win for Wales over Japan, with a last minute penalty. Here are the matches most key moments. 1st Half Dan Edwards try A try and conversion by Wales fly-half Dan Edwards in...

WATCH | Japan team try

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

After conceding a try in the opening 5 minutes, Japan bounced back through an excellent team set piece that saw right-winger Kippei Ishida cross the line, before a Seungsin Lee drew them level...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Australia

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s sold-out Quilter Nations Series clash against Australia at Aviva Stadium...