World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Autumn Internationals: England win ninth game in a row, All Blacks deny Scotland
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland earned their ninth straight win after scoring four second-half tries to see off Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side had opened the scoring through Luke Cowan-Dickie before Fiji flipped...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 8-9 November, 2025
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's matches in the Quilter Nations Series and November internationals in Europe, the RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai and...
Wales team to face Argentina Sunday
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Argentina on Sunday 9 November in their first Quilter Nations Series match this November at Principality Stadium (KO 3.10pm GMT). Captain...
Scotland team named to face All Blacks
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyD’Arcy Rae, Kyle Steyn and Rory Hutchinson will start against the All Blacks this weekend in front of a sold-out Scottish Gas Murrayfield for what is set to be a special occasion as the stadium...
Wallabies team to play Italy in Udine
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon will play his first Test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, named to start against Italy on Saturday afternoon (local time). The 24-year-old flyhalf will partner...
Coles commits future to Northampton Saints
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England international Alex Coles has signed a contract extension to remain with his boyhood Club beyond the current campaign. The towering 6’7”...
Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...
Fraser Dingwall pens new deal with Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England centre Fraser Dingwall has signed a contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old at his boyhood club for the 2026/27 campaign and beyond. A...
