Jamie Joseph names Japan team to face the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the Brave Blossoms team to take on the All Blacks this Saturday, October 14 at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo. The match will...
JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Himeno returns to the starting lineup for Ireland clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph has confirmed the Brave Blossoms’ Team that will take on Ireland this Saturday, July 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match holds huge significance for both teams, as Ireland...
Bernard Foley guides Kubota Spears to victory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKubota Spears were guided to a comfortable win over Toshiba thanks to Bernard Foley, Malcolm Marx and Daisuke Inoue. The opening half was a tight affair with Micahel Leitch's sides keeping the Kubota...
Leitch confirms Chiefs departure
8 years ago by Chiefs RugbyMichael Leitch has confirmed that he will leave the Chiefs after this season with an eye towards joining Japanese side Sunwolves. The planned move should help him and Japan build themselves up...
Michael Leitch to play Super Rugby for the Sunwolves in 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Leitch might be facing off against the Sunwolves this weekend, but it he has revealed his plans to join the Japanese Super Rugby side in 2019. The 28-year-old Japan international had originally...
Michael Leitch cited for dangerous tackle
8 years ago by Super RugbyChiefs flanker Michael Leitch has been cited for alleged foul play against the Hurricanes. Leitch is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent during the match between...
World Cup Highlights: South Africa vs Japan
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyHistory was made as Japan scored an 84th minute try to beat the Springboks in their first ever meeting. Unbelievable scenes by the Japanese players as they tackled their hearts out...
