World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 4 July, 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's opening rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Permutation highlights: South Africa will...
The Italian XV for the challenge against Japan in their debut Nations Championship match
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 4 July at 5:40 pm local time (10:40 am Italian time) at the Chichibunomiya Stadium...
Campbell back in gold for sold out Sydney Test against Ireland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell, who last played for the Wallabies in their 2022 win over Wales in Cardiff, will link with 21-year-old Max Jorgensen and Wiradjuri man Dylan Pietsch in the back three for the sold-out...
All Blacks Perofeta and Finau among 10 Yokohama signings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyYokohama Canon Eagles has unveiled 10 new signings including All Blacks Stephen Perofeta and Samipeni Finau. Leon MacDonald’s side has significantly bolstered their ranks for the 2026-2027...
Wales squad confirmed for start of Nations Championship
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMen’s head coach Steve Tandy has confirmed the 33-player Wales squad for the July window of the inaugural Nations Championship. Wales begin their Nations Championship campaign with an away fixture...
Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for July Nations Championship matches
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny will join the Wales coaching team for rounds one to three of the inaugural Nations Championship this July, as Wales play away matches against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa on consecutive...
South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...
Reds Finalise Experienced Coaching Team for 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have assembled their full coaching team for 2027 with experienced assistants Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath heading to Ballymore.The duo have signed on for 2027-28 to join new Head Coach...
The France squad for the Nations Championship
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French national team coaching staff has announced the 33-man squad selected to participate in the first part of the Nations Championship. Les Bleus will travel to the Southern Hemisphere to face New...
Crusaders Captain David Havili to farewell the red and black
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter more than a decade at the heart of the Crusaders, Captain David Havili has confirmed 2026 was his final season in the red and black, with the midfielder set to take up a new opportunity in...
