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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 13-15 November, 2026

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

Nations Championship Round 5 Preview: France and South Africa Meet With the Tables Tight at the Top

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Paris 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...

Springboks Set for Blockbuster France Showdown After Dominant Weekend Wins

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks travel to Paris to face France in a highly anticipated Nations Championship encounter on Friday, November 13, with both sides heading into the contest on the back of convincing victories....

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

1 week 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...

Italy name team to play South Africa

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo 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,...

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

1 week 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...