Japan Rugby League One Preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – The Fuchu Wars: Episode II Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath might both have qualified for next month’s Japan RugbyLeague One semi-finals, but don’t...
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One Round Fourteen
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda versus Barrett II: Rikiya’s big moment It’s been quite a year for Rikiya Matsuda.A 37-cap Brave Blossom, and long-time pilot of the champion Saitama Panasonic...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Thirteen Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Toshiba the brave A missed conversion in the 86th minute by flyhalf Bryn Gatland has left Kobelco Kobe Steelers’ playoffs hopes hanging by a thread, while confirming Toshiba...
‘Stars align’ for Danny Care as England legend lined up for Barbarian F.C. debut
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland legend Danny Care admits he is ‘absolutely over the moon’ to be joining up with Barbarian F.C. for the very first time in his career this summer. The 37-year-old scrum-half announced...
Japan League One Round 10 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 10 preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Spears on a Knife-Edge Time is running out for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. While the status of their title defence is not terminal yet, the defending champions’ slide...
Murray confirms Scotland U20 team for final 2024 6Nations match
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland U20 head coach Kenny Murray has named his 23-man squad to face Ireland U20 in the final round of the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations on Friday 15 March (kick off 7pm – live on BBC iPlayer). Murray...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 9 review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda Rides High in Battle of the Sharpshooters Brave Blossoms flyhalf Rikiya won the battle of the international tens as Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights edged All Black Richie Mo’unga’s...
Scotland U20 team confirmed for Italy encounter
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the second scheduled fallow week, head coach Kenny Murray has introduced four new players into the Scotland U20 match day 23 to face Italy U20 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso on Friday...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Eight Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One - Wild Knights’ Kryptonite It doesn’t make a lot of sense, based on their recent finishing positions on the championship ladder. Yet sport, and rugby especially, doesn’t...