Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...
Wellington Rugby appoint new coaches for Lions and Pride
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) are thrilled to announce the appointments of Alando Soakai and Fusi Feaunati, as the new Wellington Lions Head Coach, and Wellington Pride Head Coach, for the...
Tom Hendrickson leaves Exeter Chiefs after a decade of service
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Tom Hendrickson is set to depart Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect for a playing opportunity in Japan. The fan-favourite, who has been a part of the Chiefs fold for more than a decade, will soon...
A shock return for Wallabies and Brumbies legend at age 41
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau will make his return to professional rugby at the age of 41 after signing with American club San Diego Legion for the 2024 season of Major League Rugby (MLR). Giteau,...
RG Snyman signs with Leinster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have this afternoon confirmed the signing of South Africa international, RG Snyman. Second row Snyman, who turns 29 in January, is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks and...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...
Japan League One Division 2 And 3 Weekly Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToyota Industries Corporation Shuttles Aichi are one of two teams still unbeaten in Division Two after dousing NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu’s flame with a 36-25 win at Aichi yesterday. Led by the...
Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Tops in Fuchu All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...
Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification...
Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
