The French team for the match against South Africa
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are two changes to the French starting XV to face South Africa in the fifth round of the Nations Championship. The French coaching staff has opted to bolster its forward pack with the inclusion of...
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...
Springboks Set for Blockbuster France Showdown After Dominant Weekend Wins
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks travel to Paris to face France in a highly anticipated Nations Championship encounter on Friday, November 13, with both sides heading into the contest on the back of convincing victories....
Erasmus names 10 Springboks who played in the RWC2023 Quarter Final to face France this week
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus showed faith in the players who steered the team to victory against Italy for their second Nations Championship Northern Series Test, making only two changes to his...
France Recall Experienced Stars Ahead of Springbok Showdown
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has bolstered his squad with several experienced internationals as France contend with a growing injury list ahead of their Nations Championship clash against the Springboks. France...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 6-8 November, 2026
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations as the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 resumes this weekend across Europe, while the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2026-27 continues. Permutation...
Pieter-Steph du Toit parts ways with Verblitz
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two-time World Rugby Player of the Year will return to South Africa after mutually agreeing to an early release from his contract with the Japanese club, with family commitments behind the decision. Toyota...
Scotland name Nations Championship team to face New Zealand
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced Scotland squad, led by Sione Tuipulotu as one of 10 starting Glasgow Warriors players, has been selected by Head Coach Gregor Townsend for this Saturday’s Nations Championship match...
Italy name team to play South Africa
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the squad that will face South Africa on Saturday, November 7th, at 12:40 p.m. at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The match,...
Boks will not underestimate Italy in the Nations Championship clash
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse and Ruan Nortje made it clear that the Springboks would not underestimate Italy when the teams meet on Saturday. The top-ranked teams from the southern and northern hemisphere will meet...
