Mzwandile Stick “We have to make sure we are at our best against Italy”
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok 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
12 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
Nations Cup 2026 round four preview: Georgia v Canada
12 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyVenue: Avchala Stadium, TbilisiReferee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy) Georgia showed why they are rated as a coming force in world rugby by topping the Europe, Asia and Africa pool with three wins from three...
Italy name team to play South Africa
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the squad that will face South Africa on Saturday, November 7th, at 12:40 p.m. at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The match,...
20 Year old Weimann captains Northampton Saints side to face Leicester Tigers
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny Weimann will captain Northampton Saints for the first time in his career this Friday (6 November, kick-off: 7.45pm), as Leicester Tigers make the short trip to DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens...
Boks will not underestimate Italy in the Nations Championship clash
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse and Ruan Nortje made it clear that the Springboks would not underestimate Italy when the teams meet on Saturday. The top-ranked teams from the southern and northern hemisphere will meet...
Introducing Japan’s new call-ups for the Nations Championship
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie 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...
Flannery: “We respect Italy enormously”
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJerry Flannery spoke highly about Italy ahead of their opening match of the Nations Championship Northern Series against Italy in Turin on Saturday, saying they are a quality team with a strong set piece...
Rassie Erasmus names strong team to face the Italians
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok 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...
Pumas Squad Announced for Nations Championship Northern Series
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe national team finished a three-day training camp in London prior to assembly in Dublin where they will prepare for what will be the first match of the Nations Championship Northern Series, plus finals...
