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,...
USA qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after victory in Denver
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after defeating Samoa 29-13 in the fifth-place play-off of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 on Sunday, 14 September, in Denver,...
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...
Lam and Dobson to lead Barbarian F.C. against All Blacks XV
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. is delighted to confirm that two of world rugby’s most respected coaches, Pat Lam and John Dobson, will take charge of the invitational side this autumn when they face the All Blacks...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 13-14 September, 2025
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for matches in The Rugby Championship 2025 and the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa...
Independent disciplinary update: Taleni Sua (Samoa)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has convened to consider a sanction for Taleni Sua (Samoa) as a result of the red card issued during the Samoa v Fiji match in their Asahi Super Dry Pacific...
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...
ENG 47-7 AUS: Australia reaction (head coach Yapp, captain Palu)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Jo Yapp and captain Siokapesi Palu speak after their 47-7 Pool A defeat by England at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on Saturday. Jo Yapp, head coach On whether the scoreline...
USA 60-0 SAM: USA reaction (Tafuna, captain Zackary, head coach Sione Fukofuka, Bargell, Maher)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments by USA's Player of the Match, Freda Tafuna, captain Kate Zackary, head coach Sione Fukofuka, Cassidy Bargell and Ilona Maher after their 60-0 win against Samoa in their final match in Pool A at...
USA 60-0 SAM: Samoa reaction (head coach Tomokino, captain Pauaraisa, Vatau, Iva)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments by Samoa head coach Ramsey Tomokino, captain Sui Pauaraisa, Harmony Vatau and Madisen-Jade Jamie Iva after their 60-0 defeat by USA in their final match in Pool A at York Community Stadium on...
