Cobus Reinach warned that the Springboks had to be switched on for the full 80 minutes
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Emirates Airline Park will be the first time since the Rugby World Cup final in Paris last year that the two teams will meet, with the second...
19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...
Free Jacks Announce New Head Coach for 2025 Season
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks are excited to announce the return of Ryan Martin as the team’s Head Coach for the upcoming 2025 Major League Rugby (MLR) season. Martin, who previously held the position...
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...
Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – And then there were four Times, dates, teams, and draw are confirmed for the semi-finals of Japan Rugby League One after the weekend’s final round of the regular season. The...
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One Round Fourteen
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda versus Barrett II: Rikiya’s big moment It’s been quite a year for Rikiya Matsuda.A 37-cap Brave Blossom, and long-time pilot of the champion Saitama Panasonic...
Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen and joined by Rugby League star Joseph Manu. Foster has not...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Thirteen Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – It’s ‘squeaky bum’ time for Kobe It’s come down to this.Win four games back-to-back or the season’s revival is going to fall short.That is the assignment...
Japan League One Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Dented Steelers All Black Ardie Savea’s hopes of finishing his sabbatical with a Japan Rugby League One title took a major blow after Kobelco Kobe Steelers dropped out of the...
All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...