Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan "until I retire" and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks. Mo'unga has moved to Toshiba Brave...
On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...
Hamish McLennan out of Rugby Australia after late night board meeting
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHamish McLennan is no longer the chairman of Rugby Australia after he was ousted in a late night board meeting and resigned as a director. Rugby Australia’s board met four times over the weekend...
Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Campaign to invite 12,000 people!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Rugby League One, a general incorporated association, will be holding a "New Season Opening Invitation Campaign" that will invite a total of 12,000 people free of charge to official matches to be...
Leo Cullen Announces 23 to Face Dragons RFC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan captains the team for the first time, in a line-up that includes five members of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad.Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back, with Tommy O’Brien and...
James Grayson to depart Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half James Grayson will depart Northampton Saints following this weekend’s match against Exeter Chiefs to pursue a playing opportunity in Japan, the Club can today confirm. The 25-year-old...
Brumbies squad named for 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have confirmed their 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Squad as the Club prepares for it's first week of pre-season, retaining the majority of last season's playing group. Lead by Head...
The Chiefs are ready to begin their 2024 season as they name squad without All Blacks captain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has confirmed the 38-man Gallagher Chiefs squad to contest the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition.There are nine current All Blacks featured in the refreshed side, eight new signings...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
