Mzwandile Stick “We have to make sure we are at our best against Italy”
23 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said there was no place for complacency going into Saturday’s match against Italy at the Allianz Stadium, Turin, in their opening match of the Nations Championship...
Smith and Furbank start for England
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia for the Ella-Mobbs Cup on Sunday 8 November at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (kick-off 3.10pm GMT). Maro Itoje is back...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 6-8 November, 2026
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
Nations Cup 2026 round four preview: Zimbabwe v Samoa
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyVenue: DIY Kitchens Stadium, Wakefield, EnglandReferee: Matthew Carley (England) This will be the first-ever meeting between Zimbabwe and Samoa – and the first time the African side have ever played...
Nations Cup 2026 round four preview: Spain v Uruguay
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyVenue: Estadio Nacional Universidad Complutense, MadridReferee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) Spain head coach Pablo Bouza has named prop Jon Zabala as captain while free-scoring scrum-half Estanislao...
Jeremy Thrush and Sam McNicol to join 2027 Hurricanes coaching group
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are pleased to announce that Jeremy Thrush and Sam McNicol will join the men’s team coaching staff as assistant coaches for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The addition of...
Scotland name Nations Championship team to face New Zealand
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced Scotland squad, led by Sione Tuipulotu as one of 10 starting Glasgow Warriors players, has been selected by Head Coach Gregor Townsend for this Saturday’s Nations Championship match...
All Blacks team named to play Scotland in Edinburgh
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 November in round four of the Nations Championship. Kick off 2.10PM local time...
Boks will not underestimate Italy in the Nations Championship clash
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian 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
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie 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...
