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Rugby Internationals 2025 | Japan v Wallabies Highlights

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan face the Wallabies in Tokyo as the Wallabies commence their end-of-year tour.

'I think I'm done': Koroibete makes call on Wallabies Test future

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two-time John Eales Medalist Marika Koroibete concedes his career in the gold jersey is likely up, believing it's time to back the next generation coming through. Koroibete made the revelation in Queensland...

Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...

Nick Champion de Crespigny 'natural fit' for Wallabies captaincy - Schmidt

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes two-cap Wallaby Nick Champion de Crespigny is a 'natural fit' to lead the side against Japan on Saturday in Tokyo. Despite his inexperience, Schmidt has been taken...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 25 October, 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Japan v Australia match in Tokyo and the weekend's other matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26 and Conference 2025-26.  Permutation...

Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...

“Managing Risk”: Schmidt speaks on 13 Wallabies Changes for Japan Clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have made 13 changes to the side that played the All Blacks in Perth - and with new combinations set to be tested against Japan, Joe Schmidt knows it comes with a lot of risk. However, speaking...

New-look Wallabies named to face Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...

Steve Tandy names first Wales squad for Quilter Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 39-player Wales squad for this November’s Quilter Nations Series. Jac Morgan will captain the 744-cap squad for the campaign having...

Independent disciplinary process update: Ollie Sapsford (Australia A)

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Sapsford (Australia A) has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered...