Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
Lewis Ludlow re-signs with Gloucester Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby confirmed that Club Captain, Lewis Ludlow, committed his future to the Cherry & Whites by penning a new deal at Kingsholm. Ludlow joined the Gloucester Rugby Academy at...
Japan Rugby League One Returns to Bumper Crowds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of Japan Rugby League One has been met with enthusiasm by Japanese fans, with overall attendance across the six matches in Division One only narrowly below that achieved by the first round of...
Japan League One Round 1 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – It’s the Fabulous Ozaki Brothers Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath winger Seiya Ozaki began where he left off last term, while his younger brother Taiga also got in on the try-scoring...
Japan Rugby League One | Round 1 Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One - Semi-Finals Revisited Defending champions, Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay, will need to hit the ground running as they open their Japan Rugby League One campaign against Tokyo Suntory...
HSBC SVNS set to thrill Cape Town crowds on and off the pitch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world have been warmly welcomed to Cape Town ahead of the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 9-10 December, which promises to be a thrilling...
Japan League One | Dream Team
2 years 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...
The Lions to play Argentina in Dublin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face Argentina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 20 June 2025 for the Lions 1888 Cup. This will be the first time The British & Irish Lions will play in Ireland...
Brave Blossom Shota Horie calls time on his rugby career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan rugby international Shota Horie announced today that he will retire at the end of this season after playing in four World Cups including a 2019 quarterfinal on home soil. The 37-year-old hooker,...
Exciting teenager set to make World Rugby Sevens Series debut this weekend.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia Men's coach John Manenti has named teenage James McGregor for his debut at the Cape Town SVNS. McGregor comes in for Matt Gonzalez, who suffered a rib injury in Dubai as the team finished seventh. Don't...
