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Pollock scores double from wing as England beat Australia 45-22 at Allianz Stadium

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

A Henry Pollock brace from the wing helped England to a 45-22 win over Australia at Allianz Stadium in round four of the Nations Championship.   Tries from Jamie George, Ollie Chessum and...

Mzwandile Stick “We have to make sure we are at our best against Italy”

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said there was no place for complacency going into Saturday’s match against Italy at the Allianz Stadium, Turin, in their opening match of the Nations Championship...

Smith and Furbank start for England

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 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 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...

Nations Cup 2026 round four preview: Zimbabwe v Samoa

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Venue: 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...

Jeremy Thrush and Sam McNicol to join 2027 Hurricanes coaching group

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes are pleased to announce that Jeremy Thrush and Sam McNicol will join the men’s team coaching staff as assistant coaches for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The addition of...

All Blacks team named to play Scotland in Edinburgh

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 November in round four of the Nations Championship. Kick off 2.10PM local time...

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...

Exeter Chiefs injury and availablity latest ahead of Bath Rugby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flying 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

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

International 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...