France Recall Experienced Stars Ahead of Springbok Showdown
4 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has bolstered his squad with several experienced internationals as France contend with a growing injury list ahead of their Nations Championship clash against the Springboks. France...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 6-8 November, 2026
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
Pieter-Steph du Toit parts ways with Verblitz
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two-time World Rugby Player of the Year will return to South Africa after mutually agreeing to an early release from his contract with the Japanese club, with family commitments behind the decision. Toyota...
Scotland name Nations Championship team to face New Zealand
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced Scotland squad, led by Sione Tuipulotu as one of 10 starting Glasgow Warriors players, has been selected by Head Coach Gregor Townsend for this Saturday’s Nations Championship match...
Italy name team to play South Africa
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo 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,...
Boks will not underestimate Italy in the Nations Championship clash
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse and Ruan Nortje made it clear that the Springboks would not underestimate Italy when the teams meet on Saturday. The top-ranked teams from the southern and northern hemisphere will meet...
Vodacom Bulls sign World Rugby Player of the year, Malcolm Marx
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have announced the acquisition of World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx, who will join the club on a long-term contract with effect from July 2027.with effect from July...
Introducing Japan’s new call-ups for the Nations Championship
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie 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...
Flannery: “We respect Italy enormously”
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJerry Flannery spoke highly about Italy ahead of their opening match of the Nations Championship Northern Series against Italy in Turin on Saturday, saying they are a quality team with a strong set piece...
Unbeaten record 'huge motivation' for All Blacks vs Scotland
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMaintaining their unbeaten record against Scotland is huge motivation for New Zealand ahead of Saturday's meeting at Murrayfield, according to assistant coach and former Scotland captain Mike Blair. The...
