Japan

Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Campaign to invite 12,000 people!

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Rugby League One, a general incorporated association, will be holding a "New Season Opening Invitation Campaign" that will invite a total of 12,000 people free of charge to official matches to be...

Leo Cullen Announces 23 to Face Dragons RFC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Sheehan captains the team for the first time, in a line-up that includes five members of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad.Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back, with Tommy O’Brien and...

James Grayson to depart Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fly-half James Grayson will depart Northampton Saints following this weekend’s match against Exeter Chiefs to pursue a playing opportunity in Japan, the Club can today confirm.   The 25-year-old...

Brumbies squad named for 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies have confirmed their 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Squad as the Club prepares for it's first week of pre-season, retaining the majority of last season's playing group. Lead by Head...

The Chiefs are ready to begin their 2024 season as they name squad without All Blacks captain

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has confirmed the 38-man Gallagher Chiefs squad to contest the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition.There are nine current All Blacks featured in the refreshed side, eight new signings...

Springbok legend retires after World Cup win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Earlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...

Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...

Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...

Ian Foster provides clue on his coaching future

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster has taken a swipe at his former employer New Zealand Rugby (NZR) just a few days after stepping down from his position as the All Blacks’ head coach. The 58-year-old did not hide his...