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Australia World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 November, 2025
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's matches in the Quilter Nations Series and November internationals in Europe and the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26. Permutation...
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...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Australia
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s sold-out Quilter Nations Series clash against Australia at Aviva Stadium...
Ikitau, O'Connor return to Wallaby gold for Ireland Test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby2025 John Eales Medallist Len Ikitau will return to the Wallaby gold against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday night (local time). The 27-year-old will reignite his partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii...
Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be...
Farrell not impressed by Ireland's response despite victory over Japan
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell felt there was a lot left to be desired about the display from his Ireland team in their victory over Japan. Ireland's quality told in a 41-10 defeat of Eddie Jones' team at the Aviva Stadium...
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...
Ireland frustrating in big win over Japan
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland took a while to get a foothold in the game but never looked like losing it. Japan were great on attack barring the ability to create and finish line breaks as they mounted multy phase attacks and...
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...
