Eddie Jones names his first training squad for Japan
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a whopping 24 uncapped players in the squad Shogo Miura (Toyota, 9 caps), Takayoshi Mohara (Shizuoka, 0 cap) Mamoru Harada (BL Tokyo, 0 cap), Kenji Sato (Waseda Univ.,...
Watch: How to butcher a clear try scoring opportunity
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath winger Shogo Nakano provided a perfect example of how to butcher a clear try-scoring opportunity this weekend. The speedster was put into space just outside the Toyota Verblitz's...
Player ratings: Japan vs Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 1. Allan Dell - 5 Made 12 tackles. 2. Fraser Brown - 6 Managed to gain a turnover for his side and make a good few tackles. 3. WP Nel - 7 15...
Winners & Losers: Japan v Russia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a very nervy start from Japan as they managed to get over their first hurdle by beating Russia 30-10 on Friday at the Tokyo Stadium. The Rugby World Cup hosts managed to score four...
Watch: Russia score the first try of the RWC after an error from Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKirill Golosnitsky scored the first try of the Rugby World Cup in Japan after he pounced on an error from Japan fullback Will Tupou. TRY TIME! 🏉First try and first shock of the #RWC2019 🇯🇵...
ROUND 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Sunwolves v Rebels
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sunwolves battled well in this match with some early injuries forcing them to play flanker Tokunaga playing most of the match on the wing. The Rebels took an early lead with Jack Maddocks and Amanaki...
Monday Evening Round-Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps sign Paul Doran-Jones and David Langley as Tom Bristow departs Wasps today confirm the signing of props Paul Doran-Jones and David Langley, while loosehead Tom Bristow is confirmed as leaving...
Japan v Ireland: Tupou Receives Ban for Tip Tackle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves centre Will Tupou has been banned for three games for a tip tackle, on Devin Toner, late in the game on Saturday. Tupou was cited independently after the heavy defeat to Ireland in the Ecopa...
