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

2 days 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

2 days 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...

Paris is the Springboks' playground

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have made the Stade de France their fortress and should have too much firepower for the French, writes MARK KEOHANE. Keohane believes Rassie Erasmus’ settled combination, formidable...

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...

Pumas confirm lineup that will face Italy on Saturday

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their defeat to Ireland in Dublin (42-12), Los Pumas have confirmed their lineup for their visit to Italy at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa on Saturday, November 14, at 8:40 AM Argentina...

Gonzalo Quesada names the Italy squad for Saturday's clash against Argentina

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the lineup that will face Argentina on Saturday, November 14th, at 12:40 p.m. at the Stadio Marassi in Genoa. The match, which...

Record low for Romania as Nations Cup shakes up World Rugby Men's Rankings

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the top 15 teams in the World Rugby Men's Rankings remain in the same order, the teams below have been given a major shake-up after the fourth round of the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Spain have...

Springboks Set for Blockbuster France Showdown After Dominant Weekend Wins

6 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....

Erasmus names 10 Springboks who played in the RWC2023 Quarter Final to face France this week

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus showed faith in the players who steered the team to victory against Italy for their second Nations Championship Northern Series Test, making only two changes to his...

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...