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Super Rugby Pacific expands awards program for 2026

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific will introduce two new major accolades to the end-of-season awards program in 2026, with Rookie of the Year and a Team of the Year to be presented alongside the competition’s...

Anthony Belleau renews contract with Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that fly‑half Anthony Belleau has signed a contract extension, keeping the French playmaker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   Since arriving in Northampton...

Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former 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 Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Italy 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 Rugby

Head 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 Rugby

World 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 Rugby

Gregor 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 Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Super 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...