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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 6-8 November, 2026

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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...

Italy name team to play South Africa

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo 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 Rugby

Damian 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...

Introducing Japan’s new call-ups for the Nations Championship

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie 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 Rugby

Jerry 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...

Edwin Edogbo Signs New Contract

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Edwin Edogbo that keeps him at the province until at least 2029.  The 23-year-old Ireland international came up through the...

Minnaar and Levy to join Springbok Women for Irish Tests

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Anacadia Minnaar and Insaaf Levy will join a settled Springbok Women squad in Stellenbosch on Wednesday when they assemble for their final two Tests of the year, against Ireland in Cape Town on Saturday...

URC Round 3 Review

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Beat Bogey Side To Go Top Edinburgh Rugby are in uncharted waters at the top of the BKT URC having won their opening three league matches for the first time in more than a decade.   You...