Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...
Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...
“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...
George Ford signs new Sale Sharks contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks and England fly-half George Ford has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new three-year contract. The Oldham-born 32-year-old, who has won 102 England caps,...
Japan rips apart Tonga to reach Pacific Nations Cup rugby final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySeven players scored a try for Japan in an overwhelming 62-24 rout of Tonga on Sunday that advanced the Asian men's rugby side into the Pacific Nations Cup final. Tries by Amato Fakatava, Hayate Era,...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, hosts three matches this weekend, as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals Series gets under way. Samoa and USA kick off what is set...
Seven-try Japan silence spirited USA’s California dreams
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAmato Fakatava and captain Warner Dearns both scored twice as Japan eased to a seven-try 21-47 win over USA, to book their semi-final place in Denver, Colorado, next weekend, and leave the Eagles facing...
Springboks and Japan to clash at Wembley Stadium in November
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational rugby coaching heavyweights Rassie Erasmus and Eddie Jones will go head-to-head in London this autumn, as South Africa and Japan lock horns at Wembley Stadium onSaturday 1st November.The...
England U18 confirm side to face Georgia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U18 Men’s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury and assistant coach Will Parkin have named their squad to face Georgia on Matchday 1 of the 2025 International Series. The Men’s...
