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Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year. The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...

Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Powerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...

'I don't want to say I'm retired' - Ben Smith

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith isn't retired, yet. After 153 Highlanders appearances, 84 test caps as well as winning a Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby title, Ben...

Harlequins confirm 21/22 season leavers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm the seven names set to leave the Club this summer The Club would like to thank all seven players for their time in the Famous Quartered jersey as they leave the Club or...

Japanese League One 2022 Dream Team: Kruis, Kerevi and McKenzie

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights beat Suntory Sungoliath 18-12 in the inaugural final of Japan Rugby League One at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sunday. Sunday’s victory was Deans’...

Crunch time at Kingspan: Ulster vs Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday night sees a cracking encounter which holds much weight in the context in the competition as a whole as the Sharks travel to Belfast to meet Ulster in battle. There is not much...