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Japan Rugby League One Preview

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

He might be returning to New Zealand at season’s end, but Richie Mo’unga has some important business to take care of in Japan Rugby League One first, starting with Saturday’s replay of...

Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26, Round Five

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

A remarkable four tries from All Black second rower Brodie Retallick, and 27 points (including two tries) by former(Waikato) Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland led Kobelco Kobe Steelers to an emphatic 67-21 win...

Japan Rugby League One round five preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Things might be about to get worse for Toyota Verblitz. Fresh off having let a 29-10 halftime lead slip against BlackRams Tokyo, they now must rouse themselves for one of the most daunting assignments...

Japan Rugby League One Round Four Official Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shizuoka BlueRevs might have won just once in the opening three rounds, but the side led by Springbok KwaggaSmith are not to be underrated, and their next opponent, Saitama Wild Knights, certainly won’t...

Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 3 Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 29-point haul from veteran Wallaby flyhalf Bernard Foley, alongside 11 tries, has allowed Kubota Spears to rompto their third straight win in Japan Rugby League One after the Frans Ludeke-coached outfit...

Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26, Round Three

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

If a week is a long-time in sport, 12 months must feel a lifetime for Japan’s flyhalf from the ‘Miracle of Brighton’,Kosei Ono.Appointed boss of Tokyo Sungoliath, the club he had served...

Japan Rugby League One (Round Two) Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo responded as champions often do, overcoming the adversity of playing away againstan opponent who beat them twice last season, to get their title defence started in today’s...

Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One | Round One

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

He might be 33-years-old but TJ Perenara is far from a spent force, which he will be determined to prove again asJapan Rugby League One returns on Saturday.That the competitive fire burns just as ferociously...

Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...

Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie...