The Cross-Border Rugby Kicks Off a New Era for Japan and New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka has hailed next week’s kick-off in The Cross-Border rugby competition between Japan and New Zealand as a new era for relations between the countries...
So Close for Sagamihara
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere might only have been two matches in the first weekend of a two-part Round Six in Japan Rugby League One, but that didn’t stop Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath and Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars producing...
High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Malcolm Who? The loss of serial try-scoring Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx to injury appeared fatal to the chances of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay mounting a successful title...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...
HSBC SVNS Perth pool draw allows sevens teams to dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on 26-28 January took place at the HBF Park venue and produced some exciting match-ups to whet fans appetites...
Sevens captains ready for the challenge in Dubai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOpening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 takes place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on 12-14 January The 12-team men’s and women’s competition format replicates the Olympic...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
