Japan Rugby League One (Round Eleven) Review
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo years ago, Kwagga Smith’s Shizuoka Blue Revs became the first team to beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in the regular season of Japan Rugby League One. Yesterday, the Springbok backrower’s...
Italy excited to host rugby’s next generation with World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Italy will host the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 from 29 June-19 July with matches held in four cities across the Lombardia and Veneto regions. It will be the...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Nine Review
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTokyo Suntory Sungoliath have yet to miss the playoffs since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated, and they are now onthe cusp of the top six for the first time this season after an exciting 40-35 win over...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Six Review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One Eighteen points from flyhalf Mikiya Takamoto led Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath to their second win of the season, knocking Shizuoka Blue Revs out of the top four in the process, as the visitors...
Japan Rugby League One Round Six Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from their first win of the season, at the fifth attempt, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath coach Kosei Ono has had an extra week to prepare for their next challenge: a trip to Yamaha Stadium to tackle the...
Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins. Marika Koroibete, who was...
Japan League One Rugby returns
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off next week, with the tournament opening with the clash betweenMie Honda Heat and Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo on December 21.The match is the first of 209...
Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy. The visitors recorded...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Italy at Allianz Stadium,...
All Blacks lose Sam Cane and Mark Tele'a
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have brought in three additional All Blacks XV players as injury cover, as they prepare to play France this weekend. Sam Cane has been ruled out for the game due to Head Injury...
