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International Friendlies

2023

RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools

1 day 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,...

Quilter Nations Series: Everything You Need To Know

6 days 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...

France's next gen star | Kalvin Gougues

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have unleashed another excellent back as Fabien Galthie hands Toulouse midfileder Kalvin Gourgues a debut againt the Wallabies. The France U20 player from last season can play 12 or 13 and...

World Rugby Awards 2025: Malcolm Marx, Fabian Holland and Santiago Pedrero headline men’s category winners

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby’s brightest stars were celebrated today during an exciting day of international test rugby, with South Africa’s Malcolm Marx, New Zealand’s Fabian Holland and Chile’s Santiago...

Matchday Programme: England v Argentina

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their Quilter Nations Series campaign with a match against the Pumas at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.   Date: Sunday 23 November 2025 Kick-off: 16:10 GMT Venue: Allianz...

Wales vs. New Zealand: A Rivalry of Record Extremes

2 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...

Etzebeth: “We haven’t won here in a while, so it’s a nice opportunity”

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, who increased his Test cap tally to 139 against France two weeks ago, said the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown against Ireland...

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

2 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...

England v New Zealand | Three Key Head to Head Battles

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England hosting the All blacks this weekend could very well be the game of the weekend with plenty of history between the two sides. While England will be upset with their results over New Zealand in 2024...

Canada gear up for Georgia clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Stephen Meehan has named the match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team ahead of this Saturday’s match against 11th ranked Georgia. Georgia will host Canada...