Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...
Rugby Internationals 2025 | Japan v Wallabies Highlights
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan face the Wallabies in Tokyo as the Wallabies commence their end-of-year tour.
'I think I'm done': Koroibete makes call on Wallabies Test future
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time John Eales Medalist Marika Koroibete concedes his career in the gold jersey is likely up, believing it's time to back the next generation coming through. Koroibete made the revelation in Queensland...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
Nick Champion de Crespigny 'natural fit' for Wallabies captaincy - Schmidt
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes two-cap Wallaby Nick Champion de Crespigny is a 'natural fit' to lead the side against Japan on Saturday in Tokyo. Despite his inexperience, Schmidt has been taken...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26. Permutation...
Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute. The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...
New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
