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World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 13-15 November, 2026

6 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations as the Nations Championship 2026, World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 and Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2026-27 continues across Europe. Permutation highlights: South...

All Blacks hoping for French favour

6 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

A France win against the Springboks would not only boost the All Blacks’ hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final but also send them to the top of the world rankings. New Zealand will move...

Dupont vs Sacha: A Mouthwatering Battle Of Rugby Generations

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Nations Championship could provide the stage for a mouthwatering individual contest between France captain Antoine Dupont and South Africa’s rising superstar Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, with the...

Paris is the Springboks' playground

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have made the Stade de France their fortress and should have too much firepower for the French, writes MARK KEOHANE. Keohane believes Rassie Erasmus’ settled combination, formidable...

Siya: We won't be here forever

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks’ senior players won’t hold back what they’ve learned from the youngsters coming through, because the team’s legacy depends on it. Lock Riley Norton,...

Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick show great respect for France

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both teams wrapped up their training on Thursday for the clash with their traditional captains run, and both Stick and Siya faced a barrage of questions about the surprise selection of Dupont at flyhalf...

Nations Championship Round 5 Preview: France and South Africa Meet With the Tables Tight at the Top

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Paris stages the clash that could settle who leads each hemisphere, while Cardiff, Dublin, Twickenham and Murrayfield all carry a different kind of pressure. With one round to follow before the finals...

Pumas confirm lineup that will face Italy on Saturday

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their defeat to Ireland in Dublin (42-12), Los Pumas have confirmed their lineup for their visit to Italy at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa on Saturday, November 14, at 8:40 AM Argentina...

Gonzalo Quesada names the Italy squad for Saturday's clash against Argentina

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the lineup that will face Argentina on Saturday, November 14th, at 12:40 p.m. at the Stadio Marassi in Genoa. The match, which...

‘France face uncompromising physical battle’

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Forwards coach William Servat has promised that the French pack will not back down against the Springboks on Friday night. When speaking to the media, Servat made no attempt to hide his respect for the...