Pacific Nations Cup | Japan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 12Best finish: Champions (2011, 2014, 2019)Most points in a match: 41 (41-7 v Tonga in 2019)Biggest win: 34 (as above)Did You Know? Japan will this year host the inaugural Finals...
Three of the most iconic upsets in test rugby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 27-30 Uruguay, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, 25 September, 2019 The South American side had faced the Pacific Islanders four times in their history ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, losing...
Yamanaka back and ready to rock with Brave Blossoms at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRyohei Yamanaka trained with the Japan Rugby World Cup squad for the first time Wednesday in Monaco following his call-up to replace Semisi Masirewa. Masirewa hobbled off the field in the seventh...
On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan pulled off the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history as they stunned mighty South Africa 34-32 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on this day in 2015. Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed...
Ayumu Goromaru hangs up his boots
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIconic Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru has come to the end of his career. The 35 year-old’s club, Yamaha Jubilo, were defeated on Saturday by Kubota Spears in the second round of the Japanese...
Wild Knights and Suntory top the conferences after Round 3
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA full round of games today saw the completion of the third round in the 2021 Japanese Top League. Yamaha, Toshiba, Suntory, Kobe and Panasonic all recorded big wins. Suntory, Kubota &...
Ayumu Goromaru highlights fame as major factor in retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru has announced his retirement from the game. The 34 year-old hangs up his boots after 57 appearances for his country, saying he hoped he had lent a hand...
2015 Rugby World Cup Hero Ayumu Goromaru Set To Retire
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Brave Blossoms' fullback Ayumu Goromaru has announced that he will retire after the upcoming 2021 Top League season. The 34-year-old, who earned 57 caps for Japan and had spells with...
Top Points Scorer In Test Rugby History Per Nation
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharpshooters and backline generals. We take a look at test rugby's point machines and best placekickers in test match rugby history. We take a look at the top scorers from some of...
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...
