New Zealand Rugby chief rules Toshiba’s Richie Mo’unga out of South Africa tour
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly-appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has reiterated the organisation's stance on the eligibility of overseas players and confirmed that Toshiba’s Richie Mo’unga...
Greatest rivalry: Never write off All Blacks says World Cup hero
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder. The former Springbok centre etched his name...
Japan Rugby League One Round 15 Official Preview
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx bagged just his second try of the season, but it was as important asany other he has scored in Japan Rugby League One, as Kubota Spears bounced back from last...
Official Preview for Round 12 of Japan Rugby League One
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons ago, Ricoh BlackRams Tokyo were fighting for survival as a Division One entity, forced to scrap theirway to salvation in the post-season Replacement Battle.On Saturday, they will attempt to...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCan life get any better for Kobelco Kobe Steelers boss Dave Rennie?Less than two weeks after being announced as the new All Blacks coach, Rennie oversaw his side’s move to thetop of the Japan Rugby...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the world of Japan Rugby League One, games don’t come much bigger than this.In the orange corner, the Kubota Spears: winners of the 2022-23 title, current table leaders, finalists last year, andthe...
New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
Japan Rugby League One round nine review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a new name at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the regular season in Japan Rugby League One as Kubota Spears took over from Saitama Wild Knights following the inaugural champions’...
Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIs this the biggest test? League leaders, Saitama Wild Knights, might be unbeaten this season, and the winners of 71 matches from 82 outings since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated five years ago, but...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round Eight Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt couldn’t have come at a better time. Yokohama Canon Eagles’ first win of the season was an important step forward for the two-time League One semi-finalists, and a great confidence boost...
