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Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Is 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...

Seven debutants named for Moana Pasifika in Hurricanes clash

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga has named seven debutants for Moana Pasifika’s match against the Hurricanes in Wellington this Friday.  After an enormous effort to record a historic win...

Warner Dearns starts for the Hurricanes

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday, proudly delivered by Fiso Group. The side features...

Jermaine Ainsley signs for Saracens

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens confirmed the signing of prop Jermaine Ainsley from Lyon ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Born and raised in New Zealand, Ainsley moved to Western Australia in pursuit of an opportunity to establish...

Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round Eight Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It couldn’t have come at a better time. Yokohama Canon Eagles’ first win of the season was an important step forward for the two-time League One semi-finalists, and a great confidence boost...

Reds Name Team for Super Rugby Pacific Lift-off in Sydney

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Louis Werchon have been installed as the halves pairing for the Queensland Reds for Friday night’s opener in Sydney in Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific.McLaughlin-Phillips,...

Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...

Nawaqanitawase Signs with Wild Knights

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to his rugby union roots, signing a major deal to join the Saitama Wild Knights for the 2026-27 Japanese season. The 25-year-old dual-code international,...

France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...

HSBC SVNS: Fiji and New Zealand claim Singapore titles

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji men's team reign supreme against France, while the Black Ferns Sevens overpower old adversaries Australia in Singapore. Fiji edged out France 21-12 in a thrilling final to sign off the Singapore...