Japan

Lewis Ludlow re-signs with Gloucester Rugby

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby  confirmed that Club Captain, Lewis Ludlow,  committed his future to the Cherry & Whites by penning a new deal at Kingsholm. Ludlow joined the Gloucester Rugby Academy at...

Japan Rugby League One Returns to Bumper Crowds

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The return of Japan Rugby League One has been met with enthusiasm by Japanese fans, with overall attendance across the six matches in Division One only narrowly below that achieved by the first round of...

Japan League One Round 1 Review

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – It’s the Fabulous Ozaki Brothers Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath winger Seiya Ozaki began where he left off last term, while his younger brother Taiga also got in on the try-scoring...

Japan Rugby League One | Round 1 Preview

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One - Semi-Finals Revisited Defending champions, Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay, will need to hit the ground running as they open their Japan Rugby League One campaign against Tokyo Suntory...

HSBC SVNS set to thrill Cape Town crowds on and off the pitch

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world have been warmly welcomed to Cape Town ahead of the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 9-10 December, which promises to be a thrilling...

Japan League One | Dream Team

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team   1 Keita...

The Lions to play Argentina in Dublin

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions will face Argentina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 20 June 2025 for the Lions 1888 Cup. This will be the first time The British & Irish Lions will play in Ireland...

Brave Blossom Shota Horie calls time on his rugby career

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan rugby international Shota Horie announced today that he will retire at the end of this season after playing in four World Cups including a 2019 quarterfinal on home soil. The 37-year-old hooker,...

Exciting teenager set to make World Rugby Sevens Series debut this weekend.

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia Men's coach John Manenti has named teenage James McGregor for his debut at the Cape Town SVNS. McGregor comes in for Matt Gonzalez, who suffered a rib injury in Dubai as the team finished seventh. Don't...

Pools announced for World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 opening round in Dubai

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pools have been announced for the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Dubai on 12-14 January. Pools are drawn for the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger...