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Nations Championship Round 2 Disciplinary Update

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

NATIONS 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

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With 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

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy 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...

'Dream Come True' As Jansen Savours Try-Scoring Debut For Ireland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

'Privileged' was the word that came to mind when Sean Jansen reflected on his Ireland debut in the immediate aftermath of their 36-20 win over Japan in Newcastle. Taking his impressive form...

Nations Cup 2026: Round Two Preview

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 continues this weekend with matches from Montevideo to Edmonton with Chile, Georgia, Samoa, Tonga and USA looking to make it two wins from two in the inaugural competition. After...

Junior Bok coaches share expertise in Georgia legacy seminar

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The strong rugby bond between South Africa and Georgia was further strengthened on Thursday when the Junior Springbok assistant coaches hosted a highly successful coaching seminar at the team’s hotel...

Los Pumas Make Five Changes for Nations Championship Clash Against Wales

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After suffering a 47-38 defeat to Scotland in the opening match of the inaugural Nations Championship in Córdoba, Los Pumas will look to bounce back when they host Wales at Estadio San Juan del...

Guido Petti Reaches Milestone of 100 Test Caps for Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Guido Petti will become a centurion for Argentina on Saturday. The 31-year-old reaches the milestone of 100 test caps in the Andean city of San Juan against Wales. Petti does so seven days after Matías...

Italy Name Team to Face New Zealand in Nations Championship

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his side for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against New Zealand, with the match set to kick off at 5:10pm local time (7:10am CEST) at Sky Stadium...

All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...