Three of the most iconic upsets in test rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 27-30 Uruguay, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, 25 September, 2019 The South American side had faced the Pacific Islanders four times in their history ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, losing...
On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan pulled off the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history as they stunned mighty South Africa 34-32 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on this day in 2015. Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
On This Day In 2015: Japan stun the World And The Springboks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history on 19th September 2015, defeating World Cup champions South Africa 34-32 in a wild encounter at Brighton Community Stadium. It...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Wilkinson's drop goal, Lomu's bulldozer and other memorable RWC moments
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments. Over the next six weeks, dreams will be realised, heroes will emerge and hearts...
The Day Japan Beat The Springboks
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTomorrow, 20th September 2017, will mark two years until the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup to be held in Japan. The Rugby World Cup will be held in 12 venues across the island nation and various countdown...
Japan’s 2019 World Cup organisers have chance to lift rugby from sport shadows
9 years ago by The GuardianAfter a year dominated by talk of Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japan can be reminded – at the draw for the next tournament – how it fell in love with rugby union in 2015A little over 18 months have passed...
Springboks' shocking 2015 World Cup clash against Japan
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history on 19th September 2015, defeating World Cup champions South Africa 34-32 in a wild encounter at Brighton Community Stadium. It...
