Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
19-player squad named for England training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Toshiba Brave Lupus emerges Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 24 - Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 20Sunday May 26 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Toshiba Brave Lupus are the champions of Japan after they won an epic final of...
Japan Rugby League One Preview: Final Round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKoroibete (Wallabies) v Naikabula (Brave Blossoms). Matusda (Brave Blossoms) v Mo’unga (All Blacks). Cornelsen(Brave Blossoms) v Leitch (Brave Blossoms). Gunter (Brave Blossoms) v Frizell (All Blacks)....
Hurricanes trio re-commit Through to 2026
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA trio of Hurricanes backs have recommitted to the Hurricanes for at least the next two seasons. First-five Brett Cameron and midfielders Peter Umaga-Jensen and Riley Higgins signed on the dotted line...
Zane Nonggorr and George Blake Re-sign With Queensland Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe front-row stocks at the Queensland Reds have just been given a 240kg lift with Wallaby Zane Nonggorr and George Blake both re-signing for two years. The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to today...
China women and Uruguay men win World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour men's and women's teams qualify for the highly anticipated HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final and Play Off in Madrid on 31 May - 2 June China women and Uruguay men crowned World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Semi-finals Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights will meet Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in the final of the third edition of Japan Rugby League on Sunday at the National Stadium in Tokyo.The teams, who finished first and...
Jack O’Donoghue Set For 200th Appearance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium will see Jack O’Donoghue make his 200th appearance for the province. In doing so, the Waterford man will become...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Semi-fianls preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Panasonic Wild Knights (1) v Yokohama Canon Eagles (4)Saturday May 18 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, 2.05pm (JT) Just how long can this continue?It’s now over a decade since...
