Ireland are hopeful Robert Baloucoune will be fit for Japan clash.
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are hoping that Robert Baloucoune will be fit for the match against Japan this weekend. Jeremy Loughman is out due to a concussion and so far there is no word of a replacement. Ireland are a little...
Beautiful from Japan
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTakuro Matsunaga is on the end of a simply lovely Japan attack View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nations Championship (@nationschampionship)
Seven teams remain unbeaten at Junior World Championship in Georgia
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 semi-finals is heating up with seven teams unbeaten after an entertaining second round in Tbilisi and Kutaisi. Seven teams remain unbeaten...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 4 July, 2026
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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,...
