Amanaki Mafi added to Sunwolves squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sunwolves have announced that Japanese International looseforward Amanaki Mafi has joined the Super Rugby squad for the remainder of the season. Mafi is still facing an assault...
Amanaki Mafi joins Japan squad ahead of World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-Melbourne Rebels backrower Amanaki Mafi has been called into Japan's extended Rugby World Cup training squad despite facing an assault charge from his time at the Super Rugby club, confirms rugby.com. The...
Rugby Legends in Japan "Matt Giteau" - 5 places to visit in Fukuoka
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2017, Australia rugby legend Matt Giteau joined the Suntory Sungoliath rugby team in Japan's Top League. Matt has racked up 103 caps for his national team. After a year and a half in Japan, Matt and...
Haylett-Petty Inks New Contract Extension
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty has re-signed with Rugby Australia and Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2021 on a new two-year deal. The 29-year old has established himself...
Vermeulen Reveals Why He Didn't Sign For The Stormers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok looseforward Duane Vermeulen signed for the Bulls for the 2019 Super Rugby season instead of returning to his former side the Stormers after leaving Top 14 side Toulon. Vermeulen...
Top League Highlights: Toyota Verblitz Vs Yamaha Jubilo
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA great come from behind win for Jubilo sees them earn 3rd spot for the season in the Top League. Verblitz seemed in control of the tight game but a converted try midway through the 2nd half and then a...
Dan Carter named MVP as Kobelco Steelers win Japanese Top League championship
7 years ago by Rugby DumpDan Carter once again showed his permanent class, leading the Kobe Kobelco Steelers to a 55-5 Top League championship win over two-time defending champions Suntory in his first season in Japan. The Steelers...
Dan Carter named Top League MVP
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter wrapped up his first season in Japan by claiming the Top League MVP award Sunday. A day after helping his team to the league title, the Kobe Kobelco Steelers playmaker was also named Top Kicker...
Morning Round Up - News from around the globe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster and Exeter earn Champions Cup wins: Round 4 of the Champions Cup started last night with both Exeter and Ulster taking home bonus point wins. The Exeter Chiefs win throws a spanner into...
Morning Round Up - News from around the globe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRUPA Awards: Wallabies and Brumbies star David Pocock has won his third RUPA Medal for Excellence in Sydney. Pocock, who also won the John Eales Medal this year, said the award carried...
