Scotland 'grateful' for previous Argentina defeat after setting record straight with big win
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend said he was "grateful" for last year's chastening defeat to Argentina after watching his team avenge that loss in the Nations Championship. Scotland's bow in the new...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
Bennett, Rowe and Alexander to join Saints
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Bennett, Thomas Rowe and Ben Alexander have all signed full-time contracts with Northampton Saints ahead of the 2026/27 season, following successful trial periods at the Club. Lock Bennett and winger...
Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...
Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi on Friday said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter...
Zambonin locks into new Chiefs contract early
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Italian international lock Andrea Zambonin has put pen to paper on an early contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the direct aftermath of starting the Gallagher PREM final...
Schoeman and Cummings to reach 50 caps in Nations Championship opener - Scotland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings will become the latest Scotland internationals to earn 50 caps for their country this weekend, after the pair were both selected for Saturday’s Nations Championship...
The Italian XV for the challenge against Japan in their debut Nations Championship match
3 months 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...
Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for July Nations Championship matches
3 months 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...
The 11 players in danger of being cut from the Wales squad within 24 hours
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Tandy will cut at least 11 players from his squad for the inaugural Nations Championship this week. The Wales head coach initially named an extended squad of 48 players because the English and French-based...
