Japan

Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...

Japan League One Round 10 Review

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division 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...

Wales vs Italy: The standout performers

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the first time in well over five years, a team other than Italy will lift the 6Nations wooden spoon after Italy's spirited showing against Wales, saw them claim a hard fought 24-21 victory at the principality...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...

Japan Rugby League One: Round 10 preview

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Spears on a Knife-Edge Time is running out for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. While the status of their title defence is not terminal yet, the defending champions’ slide...

Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...

Japan Rugby League One: Round 9 review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Matsuda Rides High in Battle of the Sharpshooters Brave Blossoms flyhalf Rikiya won the battle of the international tens as Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights edged All Black Richie Mo’unga’s...

5 talking points as England host Grand Slam-chasing Ireland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

  England and Ireland clash in round four of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, with the 142nd meeting between the rivals packed with significance and sub-plots. Here, the PA news...

Montevideo welcomes World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger captains

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captains of the 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams competing in the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Montevideo were officially welcomed on Wednesday by Vice President...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Eight Review

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Four Star Savea Sinks Toyota Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea showed his class, scoring four tries as former Wallaby coach Dave Rennie enjoyed his finest moment...