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France Richie Mo'unga returns to the All Blacks for the South Africa tour
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the matches against South Africa on the Greatest Rivalry tour, Richie Mo'unga, one of the great figures of New Zealand rugby, was called up to the All Blacks in...
Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
Los Pumas Name 34-Player Squad for Home Series Against South Africa and Australia
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship complete, Los Pumas are preparing for a three-match home series against South Africa and Australia, with the Visa Galicia Cup on the line in all...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
Fiji 17-33 Scotland: Scotland fight back to claim victory against Fiji
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland rounded off the first phase of their Nations Championship campaign with a try bonus point victory against Fiji in the sunshine at Scottish Gas Murrayfield this afternoon. It was an altogether...
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: Ruthless hosts continue stunning Eden Park streak
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand preserved their stellar 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park with a dominant 40-21 victory over Ireland on Saturday. The All Blacks scored six tries to overwhelm their visitors and continue their...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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...
