Leitch & Tui recalled into Japan squad for Ireland & Romania tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHitoshi Ono was the biggest casualty Monday when Japan head coach Jamie Joseph named his squad for the June internationals against Romania and Ireland. "I have to give a special mention...
Quirk and Tatekawa to lead Sunwolves
7 years ago by Rugby 365SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sunwolves franchise have handed Australian Edward Quirk and Japanese international Harumichi Tatekawa the responsibility of leading the 2017 Super rugby side.
Monday Afternoon Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves reveals 2017 Super Rugby squad Sunwolves head coach Filo Tiatia has revealed his squad for the upcoming Super Rugby season. Players in: Takeshi Hino, Kyosuke Kajikawa,...
Japan name squad for November Tests
7 years ago by Japan RugbyJamie Joseph has announced first Japan squad for Nov tests v Argentina, Georgia, Wales & Fiji. The 36-man squad sees 16 uncapped players and no Michael Leitch or Hendrik Tui.
Super Rugby tipping Round 10 – hail the mighty Moondogs and all who tipped them
7 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWhat a moment. The euphoria that erupted around the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo as barnstorming centre Harumichi Tatekawa barged over on time to secure the Sunwolves’ first-ever Super Rugby...
Highlights: Sunwolves claim first Super Rugby win
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auFlyhalf Tusi Pisi engineered the Sunwolves first victory in Super Rugby on Saturday as the Japan-based side upset Argentina’s Jaguares 36-28 in Tokyo. The Samoa international kicked four penalties...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Outcry as Samoa's Alesana Tuilagi is handed a five-week ban by World Rugby
8 years ago by The TelegraphThe Newcastle Falcons star received the suspension on Tuesday for striking Harumichi Tatekawa with his knee in Samoa's 26-5 defeat to Japan
5 week suspension for Samoa's Alesana Tuilagi
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlesana Tuilagi (Samoa) has been suspended for five weeks for an act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(a) (striking with the knee).Following a review of video footage, Tuilagi was cited by independent...
Alesana Tuilagi banned for 5 weeks for 'kneeing' Japanese tackler
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAlesana Tuilagi has been banned for five weeks for what has been called an act of foul play, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The incident occurred in the second minute of play against Japan, when tackler Harumichi...