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...
South Africa Name Team for Rugby World Cup Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team in the only change to the match 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium. He...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
A look at Wales' opening game against Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia. Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes Alun Wyn Jones...
