Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One Round Fourteen
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda versus Barrett II: Rikiya’s big moment It’s been quite a year for Rikiya Matsuda.A 37-cap Brave Blossom, and long-time pilot of the champion Saitama Panasonic...
On this day in 2019: Australia end Israel Folau’s deal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and New South Wales Waratahs terminated Israel Folau’s contract over discriminatory social media posts on this day in 2019. The then 30-year-old was warned about his behaviour the...
I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...
Japan League One | Dream Team
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team 1 Keita...
Rugby AU hit by loss of Super Rugby sponsor
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has been dealt another sizeable blow, with Harvey Norman opting not to renew its three-year sponsorship of Super Rugby. The news was confirmed by chairperson Gerry Harvey on Thursday,...
On this day in 2015: Sorry England make World Cup history with group-stage exit
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland became the first host nation to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stage after losing 33-13 to Australia on this day in 2015. Stuart Lancaster’s side had gone into the tournament...
Wallabies discuss how aerial game will feature in new-look attack
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarnessing the aerial capabilities of wingers Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suliasi Vunivalu is part of the Wallabies’ plan to “play to their strengths” through the Rugby World Cup, according...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...
