Former All Blacks take centre stage in round two of the Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath and Panasonic Wild Knights led the two conferences in the Top League after two rounds of action. Sungoliath claimed a comfortable 14-31 victory over Honda in round two while...
Duffie lucky with just yellow as shoulder clocks Kerevi in the face
3 years ago by Rugby DumpHonda Heat fullback Matt Duffie was fortunate to to come across a lenient referee when he found himself in a bit of trouble against Beauden Barrett's Suntory Sungoliath in the Japanese Top League this...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week. Vern Cotter brings in reinforcements Vern Cotter has started to piece his backroom staff at Fiji together...
Quartet sign for Honda Heat
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHonda Heat have confirmed the signing of four players, with three South Africans joining the club as well as a New Zealander. The Top League side have found a replacement for RG Snyman,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 7
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 of Super Rugby Aotearoa threw a major surprise to the fans when the Crusaders suffered their first defeat of the competition to a determined Hurricanes outfit while the Blues kept their hopes alive,...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother exciting weekend of rugby in Australiasia saw the Melbourne Rebels beat the Waratahs, the Hurricanes end the Crusaders 36 unbeaten run at home, the Brumbies breeze past Western Force and the Hurricanes...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Top Five Players Of The Day
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues' defence proved to be the difference with the Auckland-based side managing to keep the door well and truly shut in the dire moments of the game to record their fourth victory in Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Blues defence denies the Chiefs a late winner
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother Super Rugby Aotearoa game, another thrilling encounter that was decided in the final moments of the game as Warren Gatland's Chiefs lose their seventh straight game. The Blues get back...
Watch: The slick set piece try from the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their loss to the Crusaders last week, the Blues hit the ground running against the Chiefs on Sunday with Matt Duffie slicing through the Chiefs' defence from a lovely set piece move. From...
