The Cross-Border Rugby Begins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cross-Border Rugby competition between leading clubs from Japan Rugby League One and DHL Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off on Saturday when the five-time Japanese champions Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath battle...
Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRWC France 2023 achieved 1.33 billion viewing hours (VH) across all programming on linear and non-linear broadcast making it the most viewed rugby event of all time France 2023 achieved 30 per cent...
Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Drama filled first day as HSBC SVNS debuts in Perth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was high drama on an action-packed first day of the HSBC SVNS in Perth as fans were treated to fireworks on and off the pitch Action packed day as third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 kicks off in Perth,...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
England to host Japan in November
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men will take on Japan at Twickenham Stadium on the weekend of 23rd November as the fourth and final fixture of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.Following on from home fixtures against the southern...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Six Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Toyota Remembers In a last season lacking in fulfilment for Toyota Verblitz, one afternoon stands alone as its’ darkest moment.It involved Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, making...
It is incredibly exciting – Warren Gatland relishing what lies ahead for Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new-look Wales squad for the Six Nations features five uncapped players. Wales will go into the Guinness Six Nations with a new-look squad containing five international rookies and a 21-year-old...
Rebels to play in Super Rugby in 2024 but long-term future on shaky ground as voluntary administration looms
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian reports the Rebels requested a $500,000 cash injection to pay the wages of their players and staff from RA in recent weeks but were denied the funding. It’s been widely reported the...
HSBC SVNS teams ready to turn up the heat in Perth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of the best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world were soaking up the sun in Perth on Wednesday ahead of the hotly anticipated third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 26-28...
