Former All Black Ben Smith comes out of retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black fullback Ben Smith has come out of retirement to rejoin Japanese club Kobelco Kobe Steelers. Smith brought his career to an end after the 2021 Top League season with Kobe Steelers...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
The Highlanders perform a special Haka for Aaron Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith became the most capped Highlander on Friday in the opening game of the weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Aaron Smith’s 154th appearance...
Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders, fresh from the bye, welcome several players for their first start of the competition against the Hurricanes. Giant lock Pari Pari Parkinson returns from a long-term injury to partner the...
Aaron Smith commits to NZR and Highlanders through to 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHalfback Aaron Smith has announced that he has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), his Highlanders club and Manawatu provincial union that will see him stay in New Zealand through until...
Former All Blacks take centre stage in round two of the Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath and Panasonic Wild Knights led the two conferences in the Top League after two rounds of action. Sungoliath claimed a comfortable 14-31 victory over Honda in round two while...
Test Stars Light Up The Opening Round Of The Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath and Panasonic Wild Knights lead the way in their respective conferences after the opening round of the Top League. Panasonic claimed a comprehensive 55-14 victory over Ricoh...
International stars shine in the opening day of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicked off Saturday with five entertaining matches in the opening day of action. The opening game of the new season, saw the Shining Arcs breeze past Honda Heat claiming...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
