Saitama Wild Knights

Highlights: Wild Knights vs Suntory Sungoliath

The Wild Knights made it nine wins from nine matches as they claimed a 21-10 win in round 9 of the Japanese Top League. The Sungoliaths crossed for two first half tries to one, but two Wild Knights penalties...

Crusaders sign Bateman and Delany for Super Rugby 2018

The Crusaders have injected some significant experience into their backline for 2018, with midfielder Tim Bateman re-signing with the team and first five-eighth Mike Delany also joining the squad.  Both...

Top League to trim 2018 season ahead of World Cup

The Japanese Top League will adopt a shorter season next year to allow players for the national team more time to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Japan Rugby Football Union revealed Wednesday.    Teams...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

Wallabies and Ireland to meet in first ever three-test series The three Tests will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane (June 9), Melbourne’s AAMI Park (June 16) and Sydney’s Allianz...

Digby Ioane to remain in Japan

Former Wallaby Digby Ioane will not return to the Crusaders in 2018, opting to remain at his current Japanese Club, the Panasonic Wild Knights, instead. Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson said Ioane...

Top League Highlights: Kobe Kobelco Steelers vs Panasonic Wild Knights

Highlights: Wild Knights vs Shuttles

The Wild Knights cruised to a 32-3 win over the Shuttles in round 7 of the Japanese Top League. The sides traded early penalties before the Wild Knights ran in two first half tries to take a...

Highlights: Shining Arcs vs Wild Knights

Panasonic Wild Knights claimed a 39-12 win over NTT in the Top League series. Both teams crossed for tries and conversions in the first half with Panasonic Wild Knights scoring...

Scott Robertson to coach Baabaas against All Blacks

Victorious Super Rugby coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson is set to assist the Barbarians when they taken on his home nation in November.   When asked by Robbie Deans to help coach the Barbarians...

Top League Round 3 Highlights: Toshiba Brave Lupus Vs Panasonic Wild Knights