Japan

Sam Gilbert joins Connacht Rugby

16 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby announced the signing of New Zealand back Sam Gilbert from Super Rugby side the Highlanders. The 26-year old arrives with a wealth of experience in the highest level of southern hemisphere...

Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...

Toyota NZ joins the New Zealand Rugby

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) are proud to announce an official new partnership, marking...

Nominees revealed for HSBC SVNS Awards 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following an action-packed international series, World Rugby has revealed the shortlist for three categories of the HSBC SVNS Awards 2025: Rookie of the Year, Try of the Year, and Player of the Year, with...

Japan Rugby League One Preview (Round Sixteen)

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

While their playing careers didn’t overlap, Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans and his Ricoh Black RamsTokyo counterpart Tabai Matson know each other well.A dual international for...

The Rugby Championship U20 Tournament Squads Announced

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 TRC U20 will be held in Gqeberha [formerly Port Elizabeth], on South Africa’s Eastern Cape, from May 1 to 11. The four head coaches have announced their squads for the 2025 TRC U20...

Louis Werchon re-signs with the Queensland Reds

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have consolidated their strength at halfback with the re-signing of Sunshine Coast product Louis Werchon for 2026. Werchon, 22, has inked a new deal with the Queensland Rugby Union...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round 15 Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have returned to summit while the team they beat in last year’s semi-final, YokohamaCanon Eagles, are looking less likely to feature in this season’s playoffs,...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former champions Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay and Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have joined reigning premiers Toshiba Brave Lupus in the playoffs, earning their invitations with four games to spare...

SVNS 2025 League Winners to be decided in Singapore

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Singapore National Stadium will host the exciting climax to the regular season of HSBC SVNS 2025 on 5-6 April as the League Winners will be crowned The HSBC SVNS 2025 League Winners trophies will...