Wednesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby confirm that Eroni Vasiteri signing will not proceed Connacht Rugby have announced that Fiji centre Eroni Vasiteri's signing will not proceed due to his eye-gouging suspension. Vasiteri...
Top League to trim 2018 season ahead of World Cup
9 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...
Juan Smith retires
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks, Free State Cheetahs and Toulon flanker Juan Smith has announced that he is set to retire from all forms of rugby. The 2007 World Cup winner is currently plying his trade in...
Highlights: Ricoh Black Rams vs Toyota Verblitz
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVerblitz edged the Black Rams 12-6 in round 7 of the Japanese Top League. Two Black Rams penalties saw the hosts into a 6-0 lead, but Verblitz kicked a drop goal and penalty just before...
WATCH: Gio Aplon's brilliant sidestepping in Japan
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt did not take Gio Aplon long to make his mark on Verblitz's match against Spears in the Top League this weekend as the former Springboks scored his first of three tries in the 17th minute. The...
Highlights: Kubota Spears vs Verblitz
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVerblitz edged the Spears 50-40 in a thrilling round 6 Japanese Top League encounter. Verblitz dominated much of the first half, crossing for six tries to three to take a 40-21 lead into the break. Three...
Top League Round 2: Round Up
9 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: Verblitz vs Liners
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA really enticing game played here today as both sides fought for the points needed to win. Unlike the other Top League game played at the same time, this game took place more in the first half as Verblitz...
