Players Who Could Benefit From The Delay In Residency Rule Change
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has prolonged the implementation of its three-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the “exceptional disruption” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.This means that...
The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
Watch: Willie Le Roux's sublime performance in the opening round of the Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning fullback Willie Le Roux starred in his return to the Top League on Sunday despite his side narrowly losing 31-29 to Yamaha Jubilo. Le Roux enjoyed a stint with Canon Eagles before...
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
The World XV hang on for a win in Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World XV got their game off to a great start as Lionel Cronje was pulling the strings to take the side out to a comfortable lead at the break. Japan however, made a strong comeback and were unlucky...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
Top League Highlights: Toyota Verblitz Vs Kobe Kobelco
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA rather tight game and expectedly so as both sides came into this clash at the back of two convincing victories. It was game that was dominated by penalty goals as both kickers were on point tonight....
Whiteley & Pollard in race against time for Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Warren Whiteley and flyhalf Handre Pollard are both in a race against time to prove their fitness for the Rugby Championship. Whiteley missed the final Test against France...
Pollard, Cronjé invited to Bok assessment camp
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have invited 14 players to a medical and conditioning assessment camp next week, with experienced flyhalves Handré Pollard and Lionel Cronjé amongst the 14 players. Thirteen...
Cronje steers Kings to 30-31 win over Bulls
7 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionLionel Cronje scored the decisive penalty in the final minute as Kings managed to edge out Bulls by 30-31 in their Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
