Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
Zach Mercer to join Gloucester?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bath star Zach Mercer could be turning out in the colours of Gloucester in the near future as reports indicate that he has struck a deal with the Cherry & Whites. Mercer currently...
McWilliams names 6 uncapped players in squad to face Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Women Head Coach Greg McWilliams is looking at the upcoming contest with Japan as an opportunity to breed some experience within the ranks and has named a total of six uncapped players in the 23...
'He's devastated': O'Connor left out for Foley's Wallabies return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O'Connor has paid the price for the Wallabies' horror show against Argentina, dumped from the Rugby Championship squad with Bernard Foley recalled after a three-year absence. The...
Japan Tour Diary: Training Uncut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just three days to go until Saturday's first Test, Ireland's preparations are stepping up a gear in the heat of Shizuoka
'They're A Special Group' - Greg McWilliams In Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs preparations continue for Saturday's first Test in Japan, Ireland Head Coach Greg McWilliams spoke to Irish Rugby TV in Shizuoka.
Australia equal record low in World Rugby Men’s Ranking
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA record 48-17 defeat to Argentina has seen Australia drop to seventh place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. It equals their lowest-ever position, last held between September...
Japan women and Uruguay men win promotion to HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were scenes of celebration for Japan women and Uruguay men who won the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at Estadio Sant Laura in Santiago, Chile on Sunday. In doing so, both teams achieved...
All Blacks vs Japan added to the 2022 Northern tour schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 29 October for the newly created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup 2022. Announced by the Japan Rugby Football Union...
