Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...
The 6 Nations Shift: Giants fall and Italy rise
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 championship started with a bang. France dominated, England stayed perfect, and Italy pulled off a massive upset. Here is the quick breakdown of the opening weekend. 1. France is the Team to...
Italy announce Team for Scotland clash at the Stadio Olimpico
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his squad to face Scotland on Saturday, 7 February, with kick-off scheduled for 3:10 PM at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The match will be broadcast live on Sky...
Wales announce team for Six Nations opener against England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play England in the first round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 7 February (kick-off 4.40pm, live on ITV1...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's opening rounds of the Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...
Townsend backs 'competitive' Scotland to challenge for Six Nations glory
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend believes that Scotland can challenge for Six Nations glory this season as they hunt for their first title since 1999. Scotland have finished fourth in the last two editions...
France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...
Super Rugby Pacific 2026: Key Law Amendments Confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific organisers have officially confirmed a series of law variations for the 2026 season. These amendments are designed to increase game speed and provide referees with greater flexibility...
Brotherhood Over Blame: All Blacks Defend Savea at Super Rugby Launch
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the 2026 Super Rugby launch, the shadow of Scott Robertson’s departure loomed large, but senior All Blacks were quick to shift the focus toward internal solidarity. Patrick Tuipulotu and Codie...
Super Rugby Pacific season launched in Auckland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe milestone 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season was officially launched in Auckland today, with players past and present gathering in Okahu Bay to help kick off the celebrations of 30 years of Super Rugby. The...
