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Rugby icons announced to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 (RWC 2027) today confirmed a star-studded talent line-up who will lead fans through the RWC 2027 Draw, an eagerly awaited milestone following the announcement...

World Rugby Award Nominations 2025

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby have released a list of their nominations for the World Rugby Awards. The Springboks hog the Men's Player of the Year division with three of the four nominations coming from South Africa      The...

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant to spend four months in England

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant eyes up the try line during the Black Ferns 2025 Rugby World Cup match against France. (Photo by Peter Nicholls / action press)Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant...

Wales vs. New Zealand: A Rivalry of Record Extremes

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The rugby rivalry between Wales and New Zealand is one of the sport's most enduring and lopsided contests. While the two nations have shared a pitch over three dozen times since their first meeting in...

Springboks Secure No.1 Spot Ahead of Showdown With Ireland

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will remain at the top of the world rankings for another week, regardless of the outcome of their highly anticipated clash with Ireland. South Africa cemented their position after a convincing...

England v Argentina: History of the fixture

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Pumas are back on Sunday 23 November 2025 at the Allianz stadium taking on England. England are on good form currently with a 10-game streak, and will look to close out their Quilter Nations Series...

Ford determined England win against All Blacks won't be 'flash in the pan'

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England set the standard for their performances moving forward in defeating New Zealand on Saturday and must prove that result was not "a flash in the pan", George Ford said. Fly-half Ford was named man...

Borthwick says England experience showing in 10-game winning run

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England's players have built valuable experience together and are reaping the rewards during their 10-match winning run, says head coach Steve Borthwick. Borthwick masterminded a come-from-behind 33-19...

World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that the preparations for the World Rugby Nations Cup are advancing at pace, with 11 of the 12 teams now confirmed for a competition that will kick-off in 2026 and provide important...

Hemispheres will collide and rugby’s future redefined when the Nations Championship debuts in 2026

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Nations Championship is the new cross hemisphere international rugby tournament that will put the 12 strongest nations, and best players in the sport, on the global stage every two years. The Nations...