England run riot against Japan as Will Joseph scores five tries
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland produced a sensational attacking display to defeat Japan 78-15 in their Nations Championship Round 5 encounter at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's side dominated proceedings...
Are England back on track for RWC2027 success?
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a poor Six Nations earlier this year many fans thought that Steve Borthwick was out of his depth and challenged his ability to take England to next years World Cup and be in contention to win it. Following...
Will Joseph by the numbers
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Joseph has joined an elite group of players who have scored five tries for England in a single test match, the first to do it was Douglas Lambert against France way back in 1907. Since then four players...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 13-15 November, 2026
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations as the Nations Championship 2026, World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 and Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2026-27 continues across Europe. Permutation highlights: South...
All Blacks hoping for French favour
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA France win against the Springboks would not only boost the All Blacks’ hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final but also send them to the top of the world rankings. New Zealand will move...
Paris is the Springboks' playground
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have made the Stade de France their fortress and should have too much firepower for the French, writes MARK KEOHANE. Keohane believes Rassie Erasmus’ settled combination, formidable...
Nations Championship Round 5 Preview: France and South Africa Meet With the Tables Tight at the Top
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyParis stages the clash that could settle who leads each hemisphere, while Cardiff, Dublin, Twickenham and Murrayfield all carry a different kind of pressure. With one round to follow before the finals...
England team to play Japan at Allianz Stadium | Nations Championship
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Japan in Round 5 of the Nations Championship on Saturday 14 November at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (kick-off 4.40pm GMT).Maro...
Eddie Jones makes one change to the starting XV that was beaten by Wales (21-28)
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union has just officially announced the Japan XV that will face England (5th in the world) on Saturday in the Nations Championship 2026. Coach Eddie Jones makes only one change...
Will Porter pens new Quins deal
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Will Porter has committed his future to Harlequins, signing a new deal to remain at The Stoop. The 27-year-old has started the campaign in strong form featuring on seven occasions and scoring...
