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Top League

2017 - 2018

Highlights: Shining Arcs vs Red Sparks

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shining Arcs claimed a 76-7 win over Red Sparks in the Top League series. Both teams crossed for tries and conversions in the first half with Shining Arcs scoring the first...

Top League to trim 2018 season ahead of World Cup

7 years ago by Japan Rugby

The Japanese Top League will adopt a shorter season next year to allow players for the national team more time to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Japan Rugby Football Union revealed Wednesday.    Teams...

Juan Smith retires

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springboks, Free State Cheetahs and Toulon flanker Juan Smith has announced that he is set to retire from all forms of rugby.   The 2007 World Cup winner is currently plying his trade in...

Digby Ioane to remain in Japan

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallaby Digby Ioane will not return to the Crusaders in 2018, opting to remain at his current Japanese Club, the Panasonic Wild Knights, instead. Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson said Ioane...