RWC2025 | New Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby and reflects on her team's opening win over Spain ahead of the Black Ferns' Pool C match against Japan at Sandy Park on Sunday. Maia Roos On...
RWC2025 | Japan squad update: Nishi replaces Matsuda
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have confirmed that Arisa Nishi has replaced full-back Rinka Matsuda for the remainder of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Matsuda did not feature in Japan's opening match against Ireland.
Japan assistant coach Ollie Richardson looks ahead to Sunday's Pool C match against New Zealand
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan assistant coach Ollie Richardson looks ahead to Sunday's Pool C match against New Zealand at Sandy Park on the second weekend of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Ollie Richardson, assistant coach On...
Canada fall 57-15 to Japan in Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada’s Men’s Rugby Team held their own for 50 minutes in Sendai, but a late surge from Japan saw the Brave Blossoms pull away for a 57-15 victory in Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup pool...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Round 2 Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into Round 2 of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, we analyse all the fixtures, with a special eye on the crunch ties in each pool. The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicked off with a bang in Sunderland...
Wallabies updated squad for Argentina Tests
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies coaches have confirmed an updated 36-player squad for the upcoming Tests against Argentina as part of the 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship. The group is mostly consistent from the one...
Canada names traveling squad for Japan test
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada have declared a 28-man traveling squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup test against Japan in Sendai this coming Saturday, as confirmed by Japan Rugby. Having defeated the USA in convincing...
Graham Rowntree Appointed Head Coach at Urayasu D-Rocks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree, the former Munster head coach who guided the province to a United Rugby Championship title in 2023, has been named the new head coach of Japan Rugby League One side Urayasu D-Rocks. Rowntree's...
Ngani Laumape set to return as Hurricanes open 2026 campaign against Moana Pasifika
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are set to welcome former star Ngani Laumape to Wellington when they host Moana Pasifika in their opening match of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Five years on from his final outing...
Quickfire questions with Scotland's Emma Orr
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star picks the singer she'd most like to do a duet with, and reveals the job she'd struggle with the most What's one thing you can't live without? Chocolate. I like a Toblerone. If you could...
