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So Close for Sagamihara

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There might only have been two matches in the first weekend of a two-part Round Six in Japan Rugby League One, but that didn’t stop Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath and Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars producing...

New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...

A look at round four in Japans Rugby League One

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Spears Slide Continues Things aren’t getting any better for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. Today’s 24-20 loss to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo has left the defending champions...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...

A shock return for Wallabies and Brumbies legend at age 41

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Former Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau will make his return to professional rugby at the age of 41 after signing with American club San Diego Legion for the 2024 season of Major League Rugby (MLR). Giteau,...

Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toshiba Tops in Fuchu   All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...