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Sam Prendergast with a statement game for Ireland

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Prendergast put in one of his best games for Ireland as the hosts bag a bonus point win against Argentina in the opening game of the November block of the Nations Championship. The win moves Ireland...

Hugo Keenan finishes off a great move for Ireland

9 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

After conceding early, Ireland get the green machine purring as the backs combine well to score  ☘️ Mack Hansen wastes no time in getting involved in the game as Ireland take the lead after...

Mzwandile Stick “We have to make sure we are at our best against Italy”

14 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said there was no place for complacency going into Saturday’s match against Italy at the Allianz Stadium, Turin, in their opening match of the Nations Championship...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 6-8 November, 2026

18 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations as the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 resumes this weekend across Europe, while the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2026-27 continues.  Permutation...

Wales name team for first home fixture of the Nations Championship

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Tandy has announced the Wales team to play Japan at Principality Stadium in round four of the Nations Championship on Saturday 7 November, KO 16.40h. Archie Griffin is named at tighthead...

Introducing Japan’s new call-ups for the Nations Championship

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named three uncapped players in Japan’s 36-man Nations Championship squad for a demanding schedule of four away games this month. The Brave Blossoms sit fifth in the Southern...

McCloskey and Henshaw partner up for Ireland

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Friday night’s Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere Series clash against Argentina at Aviva Stadium...

Strong Los Pumas side named to face Ireland on Friday

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have named a formidable side to face Ireland this Friday as the final rounds of the Nations Championship get underway. Felipe Contepomi's Los Pumas, are targeting a first-ever win against...

Tower of London stands guard over International Rugby's newest silverware ahead of Nations Championship Finale

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

International rugby's newest prizes and silverware have received the highest level of security in London, as preparations get underway for the final set of Nations Championship fixtures that culminate...

Rassie Erasmus names strong team to face the Italians

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday named a seasoned match-23 for their opening game of the second phase of the 2026 Nations Championship against Italy in Turin on Saturday, in a match which is expected...