Kintetsu Liners

Combrinck to return to South Africa for shoulder surgery

Utility back Ruan Combrinck injured his shoulder while playing for the Kintetsu Liners last weekend and is set to return to South Africa for surgery.   The injury means Combrinck will not be...

Highlights: Sanix Blues vs Kintetsu Liners

Kintetsu Liners claimed a 24-18 win over Munakata Sanix in the Top League series. Both teams crossed for tries and conversions in the first half with Munakata scoring...

Top League Round 2: Round Up

Round 2 of the Japanese Top League saw all the victorious sides claim comfortable victories over their opponents with the closest match being an 11-point victory for Shining Arcs against Sanix Blues.   Shining...

Highlights: Verblitz vs Liners

A really enticing game played here today as both sides fought for the points needed to win. Unlike the other Top League game played at the same time, this game took place more in the first half as Verblitz...

Pierre Spies dominates with first ever Test try against England in 2007

Former Springbok number eight Pierre Spies announced his retirement from rugby earlier this week, writing a heartfelt statement on his website. The 32-year-old physical specimen earned 53 Test caps and...

Top League: Week 1 Round Up

The 2017/18 Japanese Top League kicked off this past weekend with some closely fought matches.   Black Ram's started their season off with a victory over Shining Arcs. Tamati Ellison scored 12 of...

Top League Round 1 Highlights: Kintetsu Liners Vs Toyota Industries Shuttles

Pierre Spies announces his retirement.

Former Bulls and Springbok eighth man Pierre Spies has announced his retirement.   Spies made his debut for the Springboks in 2006 against Australia in Brisbane and made a total of 53 appearances...

'There's no place for it in the game' - Luke Fitzgerald calls on Nigel Owens to stop using witty putdowns

Luke Fitzgerald has called on renowned Welsh referee Nigel Owens to stop using one-liners and putdowns while officiating.

Weekly Round Up

Rebels boost 2017 squad with Garden-Bachop   The Melbourne Rebels have finalised their squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season with the signature of New Zealand fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop.   The...