Faf de Klerk signs with Cheetahs
22 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs are proud to announce the signing of double Rugby World Cup winner and veteran Springbok scrum-half, Faf de Klerk. De Klerk has committed to a two-year deal that will see him...
Official Review | Japan Rugby League One (Round 14)
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyToyota Verblitz scored a stunning upset as the race for the sixth and final place in the playoffs intensified beforeJapan Rugby League One enters the final regular season bye weekend.Steve Hansen’s...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 13 Review
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Wild Knights pulled off their late late show for the second time in three weeks when replacement propLisala Finau ploughed through a pile of defenders in the 84th minute to break Tokyo Sungoliath...
Cheslin Kolbe continues to make his mark in Japan
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks star has already slotted 32 successful kicks this season which include 21 conversions and 11 penalties. More than just a finisher, Kolbe is showing his all-round game and currently sits...
Official Preview for Round 12 of Japan Rugby League One
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons ago, Ricoh BlackRams Tokyo were fighting for survival as a Division One entity, forced to scrap theirway to salvation in the post-season Replacement Battle.On Saturday, they will attempt to...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Review
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCan life get any better for Kobelco Kobe Steelers boss Dave Rennie?Less than two weeks after being announced as the new All Blacks coach, Rennie oversaw his side’s move to thetop of the Japan Rugby...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the world of Japan Rugby League One, games don’t come much bigger than this.In the orange corner, the Kubota Spears: winners of the 2022-23 title, current table leaders, finalists last year, andthe...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 10 review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick continued his try-scoring addiction this season, scoring twice amongst the 12 gathered by KobelcoKobe Steelers as they savaged hapless Urayasu D-Rocks 78-19 yesterday to retain second...
Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 | Round 10
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThese are unusual times for the Saitama Wild Knights.A new head coach, an unbeaten run broken, a record defeat, and just third position on a championship ladderthey nearly always have led.All are not the...
Japan Rugby League One round nine review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a new name at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the regular season in Japan Rugby League One as Kubota Spears took over from Saitama Wild Knights following the inaugural champions’...
