Top League Highlights: Ricoh Black Rams Vs Honda Heat
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHonda Heat proved too strong for the home side, Ricoh Black Rams. Heat were three converted tries up by halftime, and even though they let their foot off the gas in the 2nd half, they still managed the...
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
Queensland Reds confirm 2020 squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today confirmed the St.George Queensland Reds playing squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season. In total, 31 players of the current 34-man squad have been retained...
Former Munster coach the front runner for the vacant Waratahs job - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Munster head coach Rob Penney is reportedly the front-runner to become the new NSW Waratahs head coach. A report by the Daily Telegraph in Australia reported that Penney and former...
Lucas granted early Brumbies release
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have agreed to allow scrumhalf Matt Lucas to be released early from his contract to take up an offer with Japanese Top League side the Ricoh Black Rams from September. Lucas, who...
The Waratahs confirm Bernard Foley's departure
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs have confirmed that Wallabies playmaker Bernard Foley will head overseas after the Rugby World Cup in Japan, though his destination still remains a mystery. The flyhalf has spent...
James Haskell looks back on his illustrious career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has put together a tribute to the former England back-rower James Haskell following his decision to retire from professional rugby. A charismatic and entertaining personality, Haskell will...
James Haskell to retire at the end of the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Northampton Saints flanker James Haskell has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2018/19 season following an injury-plagued campaign with Saints this term. The...
The Hurricanes partner with Japanese Top League side
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are excited to announce a three-year partnership with leading Japanese club Ricoh Black Rams. A long-time supporter and partner of the Hurricanes, Ricoh have extended that...
The reasoning behind the worst haircut in Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Waikato and New Zealand Maori forward Jacob Skeen was in the spotlight recently after he was pictured with one of the most outrageous haircuts you will see on a rugby pitch while playing in Japan...