England 
Australia Smith and Furbank start for England
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia for the Ella-Mobbs Cup on Sunday 8 November at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (kick-off 3.10pm GMT). Maro Itoje is back...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 6-8 November, 2026
1 day 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: Zimbabwe v Samoa
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyVenue: DIY Kitchens Stadium, Wakefield, EnglandReferee: Matthew Carley (England) This will be the first-ever meeting between Zimbabwe and Samoa – and the first time the African side have ever played...
Introducing Japan’s new call-ups for the Nations Championship
2 days 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...
Exeter Chiefs injury and availablity latest ahead of Bath Rugby
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying winger Paul Brown-Bampoe is in contention to make his first appearance of the season for Exeter Chiefs when Bath Rugby come to Sandy Park in the PREM Rugby Cup. Brown-Bampoe has been recovering...
Tower of London stands guard over International Rugby's newest silverware ahead of Nations Championship Finale
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational 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...
England star Fin Smith spotted sitting out training as injury fears grow
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith has been spotted sitting out of England training as Steve Borthwick's side continue preparations for Sunday's clash against Australia. England will take on the Wallabies at Allianz...
Simon Amor to return to RFU as Interim Head of Women's performance
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Amor will return to the RFU in January, taking up the role of interim Head of Women’s Performance. Amor’s coaching career has spanned the international men’s and women’s...
Steve Borthwick names Nations Championship squad
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship, with England set to face Australia at Allianz Stadium on Sunday 8 November in Round 4 (kick-off...
Borthwick names squad for three-day training camp
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Nations Championship. The squad assembles today (Sunday 25 October)...
