Aaron Cruden in line for shock return to Super Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks and Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden is in line for a shock return to the Chiefs for next year's Super Rugby season. The 30-year-old will finish his stint at French club Montpellier...
Will Genia and Quade Cooper sign on to help a Japanese club return to the Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels duo Will Genia and Quade Cooper are off to Japan after the Rugby World Cup with Japanese club Kintetsu Liners confirming the signing of the pair. The second division Japanese...
James Haskell looks back on his illustrious career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has put together a tribute to the former England back-rower James Haskell following his decision to retire from professional rugby. A charismatic and entertaining personality, Haskell will...
Brumbies flyhalf signs with Kubota Spears
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have announced that playmaker Wharenui Hawera has been granted an early release from his contract with the Canberra franchise in order to take up an offer to play Top League rugby in Japan. Hawera,...
The Hurricanes partner with Japanese Top League side
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are excited to announce a three-year partnership with leading Japanese club Ricoh Black Rams. A long-time supporter and partner of the Hurricanes, Ricoh have extended that...
Springbok trio set for Japan move post World Cup - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok trio Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel and Jason Jenkins are set to sign lucrative deals to leave South Africa after the Rugby World Cup, accoring to Afrikaans newspaper the Rapport. Second...
The reasoning behind the worst haircut in Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Waikato and New Zealand Maori forward Jacob Skeen was in the spotlight recently after he was pictured with one of the most outrageous haircuts you will see on a rugby pitch while playing in Japan...
Japanese Club Enter Race For Retallick's Signature
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter denying claims of signing a world record £1m (NZ$1.9m) deal with with the Sale Sharks, All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is now linked with a move to Japan. Sale Sharks coach...
Rumour Mill
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new year is here and with 2019 being a Rugby World Cup Year we can expect a number of players to leave their current club after their current club after the showpiece in Japan and seek a more...
Top League Final Highlights: Kobe Kobelco Steelers v Suntory Sungoliath
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a game for the Kobe Kobelco Steelers against Suntory Sungoliath. The Kobe Kobelco Steelers had the lead from the beginning and made sure to dominate their opponents until the end, scoring...
