Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...
Japan name squad for RWC warm up games
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph has named his Japan squad that will take him through the upcoming tests and RWC warm up games. The 36-member Brave Blossoms Squad will be supplemented by a 10-member Wider Training Squad...
Beauden Barrett and three World Cup winning Springboks named in Top League XV of 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League concluded this weekend with Panasonic Wild Knights beating Suntory Sungoliath 26-31 in the Final on Sunday. The competition organisers have since named the...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves reveals 2017 Super Rugby squad Sunwolves head coach Filo Tiatia has revealed his squad for the upcoming Super Rugby season. Players in: Takeshi Hino, Kyosuke Kajikawa,...