
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Ten Review
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One An outstanding individual performance by Springbok inside centre Damien de Allende led Saitama Panasonic Wild Knightsto a gutsy 46-32 win over Kobelco Kobe Steelers at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Nine Review
1 week 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
4 weeks 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...
International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recently announced signing of former England Under-20 captain Lewis Chessum by Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSagamihara Dynaboars has highlighted the increasing flow of players from the northern hemisphere...
Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan
2 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...
Ranfurly Shield History and Stats
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year). In 1904 the first challenge...
Wallabies prop joins the Waratahs
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter what turned out to be a season of disappointment for The Waratahs may suddenly turn a new corner, as they look set to welcome Test stars Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota at the franchise. Several household...
Robbie Deans names his squad to face Fiji
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the Club’s 23-player squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup fixture against Fiji. Head coach Robbie Deans will lead a squad packed full of international...
Wild Knights announces two Japan-qualified signings
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Panasonic Wild Knights announced two new signings on Monday as Robbie Deans aims to take the club to a fourth consecutive League One final in 2024-2025. The...
Japan Rugby League One Preview: Final Round
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKoroibete (Wallabies) v Naikabula (Brave Blossoms). Matusda (Brave Blossoms) v Mo’unga (All Blacks). Cornelsen(Brave Blossoms) v Leitch (Brave Blossoms). Gunter (Brave Blossoms) v Frizell (All Blacks)....