Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...
Japan League One Round 10 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Seven Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOutta Sight, Wild Knight! The gap between the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and the rest is widening at the top of the Japan Rugby League One point’s table but the Chiefs’ conquerors from...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe. We...
Johan Ackermann's Top League side confirms eight new signings including a World Cup winning Springbok
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Gloucester head coach Johan Ackerman has started his recruitment for his new side NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. The South African has recruited three former Gloucester players including Franco...
Analysis: The depth of South Africa's Pack
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks went through a major transformation under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 with the former Springbok introducing a new a number of new faces and changing the fortunes of the struggling...
Sharks on the hunt for top spot in the SA conference
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday in their first game since returning from their successful Super Rugby tour of Australasia. The Durban side can top the South African Conference if they...
Sharks Lose Nkosi For Highlanders Clash As Am Hits 50
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks team to take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand’s southernmost Super Rugby city on Friday morning is almost exactly the same as last week’s victorious side...
Ox Nche one of seven Sharks to make their debuts against the Bulls
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup Winning centre Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am leads an exciting Sharks’ team in their opening Super Rugby clash with the Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on Friday. Making their...
