Top League Highlights: Shining Arcs vs Verblitz
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVerblitz edged the Shining Arcs 38-36 in round 6 of the Japanese Top league. The Shining Arcs opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Verblitz ran in four first half tries to three to take a 26-22...
Christian Leali'ifano slots 35 metre match winning drop goal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToyota Industries Shuttles were down 8-6 with just two minutes left on the clock in their opening Top League match of the season when Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali'ifano dropped into the pocket...
Top League Round One Highlights: Yamaha Jubilo v Coca-Cola Red Sparks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJubilo outperformed their counterparts with a solid 43-3 victory over Coca-Cola red Sparks. Jubilo took control of the match from the 1st half going into the break 22-3. Chikara Ito scored the last try...
Top League Round One Highlights: Canon Eagles v Toshiba Brave Lupus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThese 2 sides brought an entertaining season opener as Canon Eagles come away with a 20-26 victory. The Eagles took an early lead through a try from Shimada but the visitors went 11-14 up at...
Top League Round One Highlights: NEC Green Rockets v Toyota Industries Shuttles
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA low scoring game saw the host get a 9-8 victory over the visitor. Both teams were at deadlock going into the break 3-3. A drop goal from Christian Leali'ifano snatched it for the visitors...
Top League Round One Highlights: Hino Red Dolphins v Munakata Sanix Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot much would have been expected of the Hino Red Dolphin as they searched for their first Japan Top League. First on the scored were Munakata Sanx Blues with a penalty conversion through Hiroshi Tashiro....
Top League Round One Highlights: Kobe Kobelco Steelers v Shining Arcs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Steelers held on for a 34-27 home win over the Shining Arcs in round 1 of the Japanese Top League. Both sides crossed for a single first half try and slotted two penalties as they headed...
Top League Round One Highlights: Black Rams v Honda Heat
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredibly exciting game with Black Rams coming away with a 39-34 win over newly promoted Honda Heat. Both sides played fantastic attacking rugby with 11 tries being scored on the night. Daisuke Hamano's...
Top League Round One Highlights: Panasonic Wild Knights Vs Kubota Spears
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wild Knights edged the Spears 15-11 in the opening round of the Japanese Top League. The Wild Knights opened the scoring with an early penalty, but the Spears responded with the games first try to...
Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium opens ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium opens ahead of RWC 2019 On 5 June, 2011, less than three months after the earthquake and tsunami, Kamaishi welcomed Yamaha Júbilo for the first match of...
