Top League Highlights: Munakata Sanix Blues Vs Kubota Spears
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Spears edged the Blues 31-27 in round 10 of the Japanese Top League. The Spears ran in four first half tries to three to take a 26-17 lead into the break. An early second half penalty for the Blues...
Highlights: Brave Lupus vs Sanix Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong last 20 minutes secured the win for Toshiba Brave Lupus as they were made to work for it in the opening hour against Munakata Sanix Blues. The home side bagged 5 tries in total in this 34-20 win
Top League to trim 2018 season ahead of World Cup
6 years ago by Japan RugbyThe 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...
Highlights: Sanix Blues vs Kintetsu Liners
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKintetsu Liners claimed a 24-18 win over Munakata Sanix in the Top League series. Both teams crossed for tries and conversions in the first half with Munakata scoring...
Thursday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers sign Afa Pakalani A former captain of Tonga Under-20s and a member of Australia’s Sevens programme during 2014, Pakalani won his first Test caps with Tonga against Pacific rivals...
Top League Round 2: Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Japanese Top League saw all the victorious sides claim comfortable victories over their opponents with the closest match being an 11-point victory for Shining Arcs against Sanix Blues. Shining...
Highlights: Kobelco Steelers vs Sanix Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA close affair which only really opened up in the second half. The first half, there were only 3 points scored by the Blues. After the break however it opened up a little more as the Steelers converted...
Top League: Week 1 Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2017/18 Japanese Top League kicked off this past weekend with some closely fought matches. Black Ram's started their season off with a victory over Shining Arcs. Tamati Ellison scored 12 of...
