Three Enormous Frans Steyn Drop Goals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a career enjoying its fourteenth year, Farncois Steyn has pulled on the jerseys of the Sharks, Racing Metro, Toshiba Brave Lupus, Montpellier and, of course the Springboks, with whom he hoisted the...
Liam Messam returns to New Zealand signing for Waikato
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Messam's return to New Zealand rugby has been confirmed with the former Toulon flanker signing for Mitre 10 Cup side Waikato. The former All Blacks and Waikato fan favourite returns...
Western Force add All Black Experience
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force has today announced the signing of 2011 World Cup-winning All Black Richard Kahui to their Super Rugby AU squad. Kahui, who plays predominantly as an outside-centre,...
Japan's Most Capped Player Hangs Up His Boots
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 42, Hitoshi Ono - Japan most capped player of all time, has decided to retire after 98 appearances in a career spanning two decades. Hitoshi was originally a baseball player, taking...
Top League Round 6 Review
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 of the Top League provided fans with a riveting mix of bruising defensive efforts and scintillating attack. The most noteworthy individual defensive effort came from Honda Heat number 8 Paul Schoeman...
This week's most significant game of New Zealand rugby takes place in... Japan | Matt McILraith
6 years ago by The GuardianPost-World Cup, the country is benefitting from an influx of foreign players, including a number of former All Blacks New Zealand eyes are on Japan this weekend, for a top of the table clash between two...
Watch: RG Snyman storming run in the Top League
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRG Snyman continues to terrorise Top League defences with the Springbok lock making another sprint upfield in Honda Heat's loss to Michael Leitch's Toshiba Brave Lupus on Saturday. Leitch...
Top League Highlights: Suntory Sangoliath vs Shining Arcs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter what seemed to be a rather equal first half with a score of 8-7 with the hosts taking the lead as both teams went into the break, the second half proved to be a different story. Toshiba Brave Lupus...
Top League Highlights: Toshiba Brave Lupus Vs Suntory Sungoliath
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Brave Lupus has the victory in this game with 26 points on the score board, and Suntory Sungoliath had 19 points. They played at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground.
Hosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his 31-man Japan squad who will represent the host nation when the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next month. Michael Leitch will captain the side and...
