Rugby World Cup Update
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn update from Japan as we are just two days away from the start of the tournament. Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia FULL...
Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Russia at Tokyo Stadium on Friday, 20 September: Blindside flanker Michael Leitch will become the second player...
Winners & Losers: Japan v South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were full value for their comprehensive 7-41 victory over Japan in their final Rugby World Cup warm up match on Friday as they ran in six tries, three of which going to winger Makazole...
Five Tier Two Players To Watch At The Rugby World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is fast approaching with most nations having already confirmed their 31 man squads for the showpiece in Japan. As we continue to build to what many fans, coaches...
Hosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his 31-man Japan squad who will represent the host nation when the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next month. Michael Leitch will captain the side and...
Japan, USA, Fiji claim Pacific Nations Cup wins
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan thrashed Tonga 41-7 in the Pacific Nations Cup, while the USA stunned Samoa and Fiji cruised past Canada. Japan secured a confidence-boosting win ahead of the World Cup when they...
Super Rugby Stats & Facts: Waratahs Vs Sunwolves
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 8 stats and facts ahead of the Super Rugby round 7 clash between Waratahs Vs Sunwolves at Newcastle Sportsground. 1. The Waratahs have won each of their previous four Super...
The Sunwolves bulk up for Reds Clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sunwolves had added some serious firepower to their squad ahead of their clash with the Reds this weekend in Toyko. The Japanese side has added for former Highlander and Maori All Black Daniel...
Monday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby and LNR release a joint statement on Nations Championship concept The controlling bodies of England's Premiership and France's Top 14 have responded to World Rugby's Nations...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa Sevens victorious in Vancouver The Springbok Sevens team claimed their first Canada Sevens title in Vancouver on Sunday when they beat France by 21-12 in the final of the...