Stars of the Japanese Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Ayumu Goromaru highlights fame as major factor in retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru has announced his retirement from the game. The 34 year-old hangs up his boots after 57 appearances for his country, saying he hoped he had lent a hand...
Remembering Jerry Collins, 5 Years On
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the cold, crisp evening of June the 9th 2007, after a meekly contested ruck deep in New Zealand’s half, murmurs flitted around the Wespac Stadium at the sight of the hirsute, formidable and feared...
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'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...
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...
Hosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his 31-man Japan squad who will represent the host nation when the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next month. Michael Leitch will captain the side and...
Ten years on, where are the 2009 Emerging Springboks now?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the 23rd of June 2009, the Emerging Springboks piled the pressure on the British and Irish Lions, after the tourist lost the opening test to the Springboks, as they picked up 13 all draw. We...
Super Arnold puts the Wallabies coaching staff on notice
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies second-rower Rory Arnold put the Wallabies coaching staff on notice with a strong performance in the win over the Sharks to book a place in the semi-final. Rory is set to join his brother...
