Japanese League One 2022 Dream Team: Kruis, Kerevi and McKenzie
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights beat Suntory Sungoliath 18-12 in the inaugural final of Japan Rugby League One at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sunday. Sunday’s victory was Deans’...
Top stats performers from the Japanese League One final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Saitama Wild Knights snatched the 2022 Japanese League One title with an 18-12 victory over Tokyo Sungoliath in a hard-fought match at the Japan National Stadium. Wallaby international...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...
The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...
Western Force confirm retiring trio
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have confirmed legendary trio Jeremy Thrush, Richard Kahui and Greg Holmes will be retiring at the end of the season. They leave the game having played over 400 games...
Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...
Where are they now? The Leinster team that won the Province's first Champions Cup Title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster face off against La Rochelle this weekend, with the Irish Province searching for a record-equalling fifth Champions Cup title. With Leo Cullen's men looking to add a fifth...
Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn to remain with Cheetahs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Rugby have confirmed that two of the most experienced and versatile players in world rugby, Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar, have extended their contracts which will see them remain at the Cheetahs...
Matthieu Jalibert returns to top form in victory over Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert is back! After the heartbreak of missing France's 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam, Matthieu Jalibert is back in action and in form for Union Bordeaux Begles. The timing...
Mako Vunipola targets a third Rugby World Cup after England recall
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens prop Mako Vunipola is eyeing a third Rugby World Cup appearance following his recall to the England squad. ‘I want to play at the World Cup and I haven’t shied away from that,’...
