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07/06/2026

07/06/2026

New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie and former World Player of The Year Ardie Savea signed off from Japanese rugby by leading Kobe Steelers to the League One title as they beat Kuboa Spears 22-13 on Sunday.All Black-laden Kobe Steelers, who were led by talismanic captain and player of the match Br...

07/06/2026

🏆 Today's teams for the League One final in Tokyo as Dave Rennie's Kobe faces Frans Ludeke's Kubota. Watch LIVE on Rugby Pass TV or Premier Sports

06/06/2026

Kobe Steelers loose-forward Ardie Savea is eyeing League One glory against Kubota Spears on Sunday but admits his former club Moana Pasifika are still in his thoughts as uncertainty continues to surround the Super Rugby franchise's future.The 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year starts at openside fl...

06/06/2026

South African lock Lood de Jager returned from a seven-month injury lay-off to help Saitama Wild Knights defeat Sam Cane’s Suntory Sungoliath 26-19 in League One's third-place play-off.The 33-year-old made his first appearance of the season having recovered from hip surgery following South Africa....

06/06/2026

Exclusive: Ardie Savea look ahead to Sundays Japan Rugby League One final, discusses Kobe Steelers title challenge, working under Dave Rennie and his hopes for Moana Pasifikas future.

05/06/2026

🏆 Frans Ludeke's Kubota Spears team to play Kobe Steelers in Sunday's final

Malcolm Marx is OUT. He's unable to make the 23 after coming off injured last week. Tyler Paul has also been ruled out. Era & Olivier come into the 15 with Ieremia moving to 6

05/06/2026

🏆 Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers team to play Kubota Spears in Sunday's final

Rennie picks the same 15 who stormed past Suntory in the semis as All Blacks Retallick, Savea & ALB all start

03/06/2026

Tonga legend Siale Piutau is already looking ahead to his 22nd season in the pro game after his campaign for division two’s surprise package Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks was derailed by injuries.Ex-Bristol Bears star Piutau, 40, whose younger brother Charles has departed division one side Shizuoka Blu...