Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Preview: Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching, with just over two weeks until the opening game. Rugby.com.au examines every team's chances in France, looking at Fiji. Fiji will be confident...
‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup. Sheehan...
Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales. Farrell will be unavailable...
Ireland confirm injury replacement for star hooker ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-up with Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have added hooker Diarmuid Barron to their squad as cover for the injured Dan Sheehan ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday. Sheehan was forced off...
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...
Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...
Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives. With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...
Japan 2023 World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 24 days to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, the Japan Rugby Football Union has announced the Brave Blossoms 2023 World Cup squad. Revealed today by Head Coach Jamie...
Franzel September joins Springbok Women coaching staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach...