Japan

'Playing for England is the Mecca' according to Itoje amid global breakaway talk

3 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje has reaffirmed his commitment to England amid talks of a proposed global breakaway league. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to end their five-match losing run when they face Japan in...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Samu Kerevi to miss rest of Spring Tour

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has copped a two match ban for his high shot during the Wallabies’ win over Wales. Kerevi was sent off just after the break after collecting Wales flanker Jac Morgan...

Argentina team named for last fixture of the year

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...

England Squad Update

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...

England vs South Africa: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...

Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...

France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

France fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...

Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

The Reds sign outside back Heremaia Murray

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the signing of outside back Heremaia Murray on a two-year deal.Murray was invited on the recent tour with the Queensland Reds to Japan where he reinforced...