Japan

Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins. Marika Koroibete, who was...

Japan League One Rugby returns

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off next week, with the tournament opening with the clash betweenMie Honda Heat and Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo on December 21.The match is the first of 209...

Filipo excited for Maori All Blacks clash against Scotland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Māori All Blacks coach Ross Filipo is determined next season's game against Scotland will be a step towards more regular exposure against Tier One rugby nations. He has settled on a mindset...

Gold in Cape Town for Black Ferns Sevens

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand followed up second place in Dubai with a third victory in Cape Town to round out 2024 with a title celebration and steal an early march on the HSBC SVNS Series ahead of the break before Perth A...

Maori All Blacks to play Scotland in Whangarei

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Māori All Blacks will play Scotland in Whangārei in 2025 with the historic fixture marking 25 years since the two sides last met.Fans will be treated to an afternoon of rugby and cultural exchange...

Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 have been announced with three rounds taking place in March and April to decide the top four teams that qualify for the HSBC SVNS Play Off competition...

Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...

Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...

Legend Tiatia looking to make his mark in Welsh rugby once again

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Few overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia.   Now the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his...

Joe Marler retires

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Harlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...