Japan

Australia and Argentina win HSBC SVNS Perth in front of sell-out crowd

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sell-out finals day crowd for the second year in succession witnessed a blockbuster day of international rugby sevens as Australia and Argentina were crowned women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS Perth...

Surprise results on thrilling first day at HSBC SVNS Perth

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uruguay made the headlines on a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action at HBF Park in Perth as they beat rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand Uruguay, Spain, France and South Africa men secure...

History Maker NicolĂĄs SĂĄnchez Hangs Up His Boots

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

History maker NicolĂĄs SĂĄnchez has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 36. El Cachorro Left his mark on Argentine and global rugby. He is the top point scorer for Argentina at...

Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...

Opoku-Fordjour signs new Sharks deal

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks and England prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract.  The 20-year-old powerhouse, who burst onto the domestic and international scene...

Japan Rugby League One round three review

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A try five minutes from time by winger Haruto Kida sent Mie Honda Heat to its first defeat of the season after Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay won a thrilling contest 32-27 at a sun-drenched Suzuka Gardens...

Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 | Round 2

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One Things are not going well for the Yokohama Canon Eagles. Today’s 36-18 defeat by Kobelco Kobe Steelers was the sixth in a row for last year’s semi-finalists, two of which have blotted...

Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins. Marika Koroibete, who was...

Japan League One Rugby returns

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off next week, with the tournament opening with the clash betweenMie Honda Heat and Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo on December 21.The match is the first of 209...

Filipo excited for Maori All Blacks clash against Scotland

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Māori All Blacks coach Ross Filipo is determined next season's game against Scotland will be a step towards more regular exposure against Tier One rugby nations. He has settled on a mindset...