Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
5 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 team to play Stormers in Cape Town
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play the Stormers at DHL Stadium, Cape Town, on Friday 7 August in the opening match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. All Blacks match-day 23 (Test...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: Ruthless hosts continue stunning Eden Park streak
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand preserved their stellar 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park with a dominant 40-21 victory over Ireland on Saturday. The All Blacks scored six tries to overwhelm their visitors and continue their...
All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Review
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCan life get any better for Kobelco Kobe Steelers boss Dave Rennie?Less than two weeks after being announced as the new All Blacks coach, Rennie oversaw his side’s move to thetop of the Japan Rugby...
Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIs this the biggest test? League leaders, Saitama Wild Knights, might be unbeaten this season, and the winners of 71 matches from 82 outings since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated five years ago, but...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 3 Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA 29-point haul from veteran Wallaby flyhalf Bernard Foley, alongside 11 tries, has allowed Kubota Spears to rompto their third straight win in Japan Rugby League One after the Frans Ludeke-coached outfit...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...
