Japan

Penaud ruled out for France again

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Unfortuante news from France on Tuesday, Damian Penaud was forced to withdraw yet again, from playing Le Bleus's second test match of the autumn tour against New Zealand (Saturday, 9:10 p.m. at the...

Uini Atonio ruled out against New Zealand

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Uini Atonio will not face New Zealand this Saturday evening at the Stade de France The bad news is piling up for the French team as they are already deprived of François Cros, Damian...

England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.

1 week ago by The Irish Times

England's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...

Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Olympic sevens gold medallist Dupont, 27, trained apart from the rest of the squad, but alongside lock Thibaud Flament and prop Uini Atonio, ahead of Saturday's game. Dupont returned to the 15-a-side...

Beauden Barrett back for the Blues

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

An eclectic mix of young blood and hardened experience form the 38-player Blues squad looking to go back-to-back in DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Seven players land a full Blues contract for the first...

Taine Robinson names in Highlanders Super Rugby Squad

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are excited to announce their squad for the 2025 Super Rugby  Pacific season, as Head Coach Jamie Joseph returns to lead the team. Joseph, who previously coached the Highlanders...

Les Kiss names his Super Rugby Squad

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have confirmed their Super Rugby Pacific squad for 2025 with spots for rising Australian Under-20s talents Trevor King and Will McCulloch.In all, 19 players with Test experience have...

Riley Hohepa returns to the Hurricanes for Super Rugby 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Returning Hurricanes legends, NPC standouts and All Black debutants - Hurricanes Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 38-strong squad to take on the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. After...

World Rugby Rankings: Springboks go top

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa replacing Ireland at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings was just one of multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond. Every...

Former Wales lock announces retirement

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales lock Jake Ball has announced he  will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2024/25 Japan Rugby League One season. The 33-year-old joined the Western Force in 2012 before...