Top League Round 6 Review
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 of the Top League provided fans with a riveting mix of bruising defensive efforts and scintillating attack. The most noteworthy individual defensive effort came from Honda Heat number 8 Paul Schoeman...
WATCH: Willie le Roux has mixed performance in Japanese Top League
4 years ago by rugbydump.comWorld Cup-winner Willie le Roux set up a brace of tries for Toyota Verblitz and also received a yellow card in a turbulent game for the former Wasps full back against Hino Red Dolphins.
Watch: Willie Le Roux's sublime performance in the opening round of the Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning fullback Willie Le Roux starred in his return to the Top League on Sunday despite his side narrowly losing 31-29 to Yamaha Jubilo. Le Roux enjoyed a stint with Canon Eagles before...
Japan continues to benefit from World Cup hype after record attendances in the Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe hype from the Rugby World Cup has not died down in Japan with the Top League recording record attendances during the opening round of the competition on Sunday. The season got off to a late...
Top League Highlights: Yamaha Jubilo Vs Toyota Verblitz
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull time Yamaha Jublio 31 - 29 Toyota Verblitz. A close, well played match by both teams in this opening round of Top League 2020.
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
Steve Hansen confirms Japan move
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that he has taken up a role with the Toyota Verblitz as director of rugby ahead of the next Top League season in Japan. In...
Read needs to take a bow – Hansen hails outgoing All Blacks captain
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen lauded the leadership of Kieran Read after New Zealand sent their outgoing coach and captain on their way with a 40-17 demolition of Wales in the Rugby World Cup bronze match. The...
All Blacks give Steve Hansen and co. a fitting farewell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put on a show in Steve Hansen's last game in charge, Ben Smith scoring two of their six tries in an emphatic win. Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 40-17 Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand ended the Steve Hansen era by hammering Wales 40-17 in an entertaining Rugby World Cup third-place play-off. The All Blacks...
