Sungoliath

Damian McKenzie scores first Japan Rugby League One try

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks back Damian McKenzie scored his first try for Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath on Sunday.   Having joined the club from the Chiefs ahead of the new season, McKenzie scored 25 points on...

Suntory Sungoliath confirm the signing of Damian McKenzie

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japanese League One club Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed the signing of All Blacks back Damian McKenzie from the Chiefs.   McKenzie heads to the Tokyo based side following Beauden...

Will Skelton returns as Dave Rennie confirms his Autumn Nations Series Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed the squad for Australia’s end of year Tour to Japan and the United Kingdom.   Fresh off the side’s second place finish in the eToro Rugby Championship,...

The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Dave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected.   The law...

Report: McKenzie signs deal with Japanese club

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks and Chiefs' playmaker Damian McKenzie will skip Super Rugby next year after signing a lucrative deal to replace Beauden Barrett at Japanese club Suntory, according to a report by the New Zealand...

Himeno returns to the starting lineup for Ireland clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Joseph has confirmed the Brave Blossoms’ Team that will take on Ireland this Saturday, July 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   The match holds huge significance for both teams, as Ireland...

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...

Eddie Jones defends Japan trip

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has broken his silence over the criticism aimed his way over his trip to Japan.   Jones came under fire in April for linking up with Suntory Sungoliath in Tokyo during...