Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
All Blacks Perofeta and Finau among 10 Yokohama signings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyYokohama Canon Eagles has unveiled 10 new signings including All Blacks Stephen Perofeta and Samipeni Finau. Leon MacDonald’s side has significantly bolstered their ranks for the 2026-2027...
Kolbe and Willemse strike 50 in Nations Championship opener against England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years...
Reds Finalise Experienced Coaching Team for 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have assembled their full coaching team for 2027 with experienced assistants Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath heading to Ballymore.The duo have signed on for 2027-28 to join new Head Coach...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
One less headache for Erasmus as veteran Bok returns
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt a time when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is watching his injury list grow by the week, there is at least one piece of encouraging news on the horizon. Springbok lock Lood de Jager has been named...
Bok star has unfinished business in Japan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA prominent, Japan-based Springbok says he won’t be following some of his fellow countrymen home just yet. Bok centre Jesse Kriel has pledged to stay at the Yokohama Canon...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Quarter Finals/Replacement Battles
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reign of Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan Rugby League One is over. Richie Mo’unga’s two-time defending champions had a challenging season ended at the hands of World RugbyPlayer of the Year...
Kolbe the Top Gun Under the JRLO Sun
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok star heads League One Points Standings It might have been a routine kick in a game Tokyo Sungoliath had well in hand, but Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe’s 65thminute penalty goal during...
Official Preview for Round 17 of Japan Rugby League One
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe and Tokyo Sungoliath are back!The five-time national champions ended an unprecedented run of five consecutive defeats in Japan Rugby League One emphatically yesterday, engineering a 54-38...
