Steve Borthwick names his squad to face the All Blacks
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 33-player training squad to continue preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Winners and Losers of the 36 man Welsh Squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his squad to face South Africa, Australia (Two tests) and the Queensland Reds. Eight of those 36 are props with the split going five tightheads and three looseheads. Here are the...
Quade Cooper highlights Japan's player pathway
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper spoke on Kick Off's and Kick On's about his time in Japan and highlighted how Japan are looking to better their playing base to choose from specifically with bigger players on a pathway program. He...
Eddie Jones names 35 man Japan training squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union (Chairman: Tsuchida Masato, Minato-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the 35 players of the Japan national team who will be taking part in Team Miyazaki's Training Camp to...
Scarlets sign Australian second row Max Douglas
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to secure the signature of highly-rated Australian forward Max Douglas. The 24-year-old has just completed his second season with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan. Before...
Blues' bid to bring back Barrett denied by Super Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase. The 123-Test veteran...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
19-player squad named for England training camp
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Toshiba Brave Lupus emerges Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Champions
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 24 - Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 20Sunday May 26 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Toshiba Brave Lupus are the champions of Japan after they won an epic final of...
Japan Rugby League One Preview: Final Round
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKoroibete (Wallabies) v Naikabula (Brave Blossoms). Matusda (Brave Blossoms) v Mo’unga (All Blacks). Cornelsen(Brave Blossoms) v Leitch (Brave Blossoms). Gunter (Brave Blossoms) v Frizell (All Blacks)....
