World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...
Independent disciplinary process update: Ollie Sapsford (Australia A)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sapsford (Australia A) has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered...
Borthwick names squad for three-day training camp
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Nations Series. The squad assembled on Sunday 19th October and will train...
Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament as match schedule and officials announced
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in...
James O'Connor post match interview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies veteran spoke to the mediad after their victory. See below: 🗣️ Wallabies veteran James O'Connor speaks to the media after their victorypic.twitter.com/H4YgHIy2pz — Ultimate Rugby...
Wallabies duo set for Chiefs debuts
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from landing on UK shores, Wallabies duo Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper are drafted into the Chiefs side to play Harlequins in the fourth round of PREM action on Sunday afternoon. The centre and back-rower...
