Bernard Foley eyes final bow as Super Rugby return rumours spread
Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby Lea…
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31 May 2026, 2:55
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Two titans of All Blacks rugby set to break new ground
Former World Rugby Players of the Year Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea will chase their first title in Japan Rugby League One aft…
Matt McILraith
30 May 2026, 7:03
Malcolm Marx plotting to overcome old foe with help from prolific All Black
There was a time when Kubota Spears were cannon fodder for the Saitama Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One.
Matt McILraith
28 May 2026, 2:16
Analysis
Springboks star dominates Japan Rugby League One season stats
The Japan Rugby League One semi-finals are upon us, rewarding the best teams with their shot at a title. Inevitably, not all of th…
Ned Lester
25 May 2026, 19:09
Former Wallabies loose-forward on track for second title in Japan
Next up for the Spears is a date with a Saitama Wild Knights team that has Foley's former Waratahs teammate Berrick Barnes on its …
AAP
24 May 2026, 17:16
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
The final question mark lingering over Richie Mo’unga
Richie Mo’unga likes winning things. At club level, there has arguably been no other player as successful since the game went pr…
Matt McILraith
21 May 2026, 1:55
Israel Folau could be down and out with question marks hanging over his future
The 37-year-old dual international has yet to make his intentions clear after his departure from Urayasu D-Rocks was announced las…
Matt McILraith
18 May 2026, 23:40
Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 23:01
'I deeply regret my behaviour': Eddie Jones suspended by Japan
Eddie Jones has been suspended from his duties as Japan head coach for six weeks after he verbally abused local match officials. …
Josh Raisey
13 May 2026, 4:29
Springboks star, All Blacks great top charts as JRLO standouts
Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe scored the most points in the Japan Rugby League One top flight this season.
Finn Morton
12 May 2026, 16:56
Hotshot Cheslin Kolbe claims Bok first in Japan Rugby League One
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe’s routine 65th-minute penalty goal during last Sunday’s 39-22 win for Tokyo Sungoliath over Bla…
Matt McILraith
12 May 2026, 0:57
All Black Ardie Savea puts one over Springbok superstar
Ardie Savea came out on top in the battle of the two World Rugby Players of the Year as Kobelco Kobe Steelers beat Malcolm Marx’…
Matt McILraith
10 May 2026, 3:32
Two World Rugby Players of the Year go head to head
Two World Rugby Players of the Year. Two, two-time Super Rugby-winning coaches. Twenty-five wins in a row. Two weeks off before th…
Matt McILraith
07 May 2026, 3:25
Tom Willis set to return to the international stage this summer
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis is set to run out for the Barbarians against Wales in June.
Josh Raisey
06 May 2026, 7:13
Ex-Munster coach enjoys wild night in Japan, former Italy boss bested
All Black coach Dave Rennie’s Kobelco Kobe Steelers are back on top of the Japan Rugby League One standings after ending the pla…
Matt McILraith
03 May 2026, 6:45
