Eddie Jones makes one change to the starting XV that was beaten by Wales (21-28)
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union has just officially announced the Japan XV that will face England (5th in the world) on Saturday in the Nations Championship 2026. Coach Eddie Jones makes only one change...
Introducing Japan’s new call-ups for the Nations Championship
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named three uncapped players in Japan’s 36-man Nations Championship squad for a demanding schedule of four away games this month. The Brave Blossoms sit fifth in the Southern...
Brett Cameron extends Hurricanes contract for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are pleased to confirm that first-five Brett Cameron has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Set to enter his...
Maori All Blacks name team to face Japan XV in Nagoya
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks are ready to bring their trademark brand of rugby to Nagoya on Saturday, with Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) naming a match-day 23 eager to...
Eddie Jones, Head Coach of the Japan National Team, cops 6-week ban
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Association (JRFU, Chairman: Masato Tsuchida, Minato-ku, Tokyo) has decided on the following disciplinary action against Japan national team head coach Eddie Jones. This...
ACT Brumbies announce 'exciting' squad for 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have today confirmed their squad for the 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific competition, with several players promoted from the club’s academy system.Chris Mickelson, Harvey Cordukes,...
Independent disciplinary process update: Ollie Sapsford (Australia A)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sapsford (Australia A) has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered...
Highlights | Japan XV Vs Australia A
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan XV hosted Australia A in an international friendly. Here are the highlights below:
World Rugby confirmed Match Official appointments for November international window
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments a busy month of November internationals as teams look to secure the best ranking possible ahead of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027...
Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...
