Official Preview for Round 12 of Japan Rugby League One
21 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons ago, Ricoh BlackRams Tokyo were fighting for survival as a Division One entity, forced to scrap theirway to salvation in the post-season Replacement Battle.On Saturday, they will attempt to...
Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier Sign New IRFU Contracts
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, securing the futures of four key players...
Bemand Signs Contract Extension As Ireland Head Coach Through To Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029
20 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is delighted to announce that Scott Bemand has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland Head Coach until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029. In charge since August 2021, Bemand has spearheaded...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Review
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyCan life get any better for Kobelco Kobe Steelers boss Dave Rennie?Less than two weeks after being announced as the new All Blacks coach, Rennie oversaw his side’s move to thetop of the Japan Rugby...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Preview
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the world of Japan Rugby League One, games don’t come much bigger than this.In the orange corner, the Kubota Spears: winners of the 2022-23 title, current table leaders, finalists last year, andthe...
Kintetsu Liners' Manie Libbok Suffers first loss in 203 days
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyKintetsu Liners' fly-half Manie Libbok's 13 game winning streak was ended by Kamaishi Seawaves on Saturday. Springboks star Libbok (28) who won the Rugby World Cup in 2023, was on an unbeaten run...
New Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver South Africa added the HSBC SVNS Series Vancouver title to their Perth and Cape Town crowns this season and rocketed to the top of...
New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 10 review
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick continued his try-scoring addiction this season, scoring twice amongst the 12 gathered by KobelcoKobe Steelers as they savaged hapless Urayasu D-Rocks 78-19 yesterday to retain second...
Sebastian Still Dreaming of an International Return
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJavan Sebastian would love to play international rugby again - whichever country comes calling. The Cardiff Rugby prop already has ten Scottish caps to his name, having been eligible through...
