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RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney on Wednesday with the 24 qualified teams placed into one of six pools for the tournament, which takes place from 1 October-13 November,...

England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Maro Itoje react to the draw

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick, head coach On the draw: "It feels like the road to the World Cup has started now, it's really going to accelerate from here. There's lots of talk and buzz around it." On England-Wales...

Wales's head coach Steve Tandy reacts to the draw for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Tandy, head coach On his initial feelings following the draw: “It is exciting, going to the World Cup with this different format and smaller groups. We can get started. Even though it is...

Pools confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Preparations for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 reached an important milestone today with confirmation of the six pools that will headline the largest tournament in the sport's history. For the first...

Ben Earl commits to Saracens until 2029

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens confirmed that British & Irish Lion and graduate of the Saracens academy Ben Earl has signed a new long-term contract with the club. Earl commits his future to North London following a superb...

Quilter Nations Series: Everything You Need To Know

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Quilter Nations Series resumes this weekend, putting international rugby on the global stage, and reigniting fierce rivalries between some of the biggest nations in...

Saints name team for PREM return at Bristol Bears

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints side to face Bristol Bears, as the Gallagher PREM makes its return on Saturday (29 November, kick-off: 5.45pm).   Ashton Gate has been a challenging...

Gloucester Rugby matchday squad for home clash against Harlequins

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cherry & Whites return to Gallagher PREM action tomorrow, with Club stalwarts, Lewis Ludlow and Ollie Thorley both bringing up milestones in the fixture against Harlequins at Kingsholm. Ludlow...

Wales captain Morgan set to miss start of Six Nations

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales are set to be without captain Jac Morgan for the start of the 2026 Six Nations after he dislocated his shoulder in their autumn series opener against Argentina. Wales lost to the Pumas at the start...

Toyota Cheetahs Set for an Exciting Northern Tour in the EPCR Challenge Cup!

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Toyota Cheetahs are heading north for their fourth EPCR Challenge Cup campaign, and the touring squad for the December games has been announced. The squad leaves Bloemfontein on Monday evening as...