Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 11 Review
3 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
4 weeks 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...
Kintetsu Liners' Manie Libbok Suffers first loss in 203 days
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyKintetsu Liners' fly-half Manie Libbok's 13 game winning streak was ended by Kamaishi Seawaves on Saturday. Springboks star Libbok (28) who won the Rugby World Cup in 2023, was on an unbeaten run...
New Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver South Africa added the HSBC SVNS Series Vancouver title to their Perth and Cape Town crowns this season and rocketed to the top of...
New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
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...
Sebastian Still Dreaming of an International Return
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJavan Sebastian would love to play international rugby again - whichever country comes calling. The Cardiff Rugby prop already has ten Scottish caps to his name, having been eligible through...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...
Moana Pasifika bring back heavy hitters for opening home game
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika have recalled the bulk of the squad which secured an historic win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka a fortnight ago. After introducing eight debutants against the Hurricanes last...
Sale Sharks to sign Loganimasi
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Flying Fijian sensation Ponipate Loganimasi from the start of the 2026/27 season. The 27-year-old winger, who stands at 6ft 5in and weighs in at over 90kg,...
