World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 13-15 November, 2026
7 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
7 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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...
Paris is the Springboks' playground
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Nations Championship Round 5 Preview: France and South Africa Meet With the Tables Tight at the Top
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyParis 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...
England team to play Japan at Allianz Stadium | Nations Championship
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Japan in Round 5 of the Nations Championship on Saturday 14 November at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (kick-off 4.40pm GMT).Maro...
Eddie Jones makes one change to the starting XV that was beaten by Wales (21-28)
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union has just officially announced the Japan XV that will face England (5th in the world) on Saturday in the Nations Championship 2026. Coach Eddie Jones makes only one change...
Will Porter pens new Quins deal
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Will Porter has committed his future to Harlequins, signing a new deal to remain at The Stoop. The 27-year-old has started the campaign in strong form featuring on seven occasions and scoring...
Eddie Jones faces his former team
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA familiar face awaits England this Saturday as Eddie Jones leads Japan into battle against the nation he coached from 2015 to 2022. Jones previously guided England to three Six Nations titles and...
Record low for Romania as Nations Cup shakes up World Rugby Men's Rankings
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the top 15 teams in the World Rugby Men's Rankings remain in the same order, the teams below have been given a major shake-up after the fourth round of the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026. Spain have...
England squad update
3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby36 players have assembled at England’s training base at Pennyhill Park to prepare for the Round 5 Nations Championship Test match against Japan at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 14 November...
