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Australia Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
1 month 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...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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)
1 month 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
1 month 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...
Jones, Lydiate & Patchell join Wales for Autumn Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales internationals Duncan Jones, Dan Lydiate and Rhys Patchell will join Steve Tandy’s back-room team on an interim basis for the 2025 Quilter Nations Series. 57-cap and double...
Farrell Names Ireland Squad For The Gallagher Cup And Quilter Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for The Gallagher Cup against New Zealand in Chicago and the upcoming Quilter Nations Series at Aviva Stadium. Ireland...
World Rugby confirmed Match Official appointments for November international window
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments a busy month of November internationals as teams look to secure the best ranking possible ahead of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027...
