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Australia World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
50 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa and...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Preview
3 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two rounds of relentless cross-hemisphere battling, the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series reaches its dramatic, decisive crescendo. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are locked...
England and Scotland trade places in World Rugby Men's Rankings
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup produced another set of dramatic matches over the weekend, leading to several changes to the top 25 of the World Rugby Men's Rankings. England's...
Farrell: Far From Perfect, But A Good Day At The Office
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy 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
5 days 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...
Ireland player ratings v Japan
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland go back to back with wins in the Nations Championship but this result against Japan was a very underwhelming performance from Andy Farrell's side. The Japanese side did not allow...
Italy Name Team to Face New Zealand in Nations Championship
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly 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...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Japan In Newcastle
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle (Kick-off 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish...
