Japan World Cup star Kotaro Matsushima returns for Ireland showdown
Having been unavailable for selection in the squad to play against the Wallabies in Oita, Kotaro Matsushima has been quickly recal…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Nov 2021, 8:47
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5 leçons à retenir de la victoire des All Blacks sur le Japon
La Nouvelle-Zélande a lancé sa tournée de novembre en s'imposant largement 64 à 19 face au Japon samedi 26 octobre à Yokohama…
Willy Billiard
26 Oct 2024, 4:35
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Japan player ratings vs All Blacks | Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup
Japan hosted New Zealand with the chance to make a statement under returning head coach Eddie Jones, but what was a promising star…
Ned Lester
26 Oct 2024, 3:23
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Japan player ratings vs USA | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup
In their Pacific Nations Cup opener, Japan defeated the USA 41-24 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, showcasing strong performances from k…
Yuko Morimoto
08 Sep 2024, 0:32
One significant change for Japan for USA challenge
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has turned to Takuya Yamasawa at full-back after naming an otherwise unchanged starting XV for the vi…
Jon Newcombe
05 Sep 2024, 9:00
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Canada | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup
The rejuvenated Japan team secured a hard-earned 55-28 victory, despite Canada's determined effort for a strong second-half comeba…
Tsuyoshi Enokida
25 Aug 2024, 22:55
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Japan player ratings vs England | 2024 Lipovitan D Challenge Cup
Eddie Jones' inexperienced Japan side may have slumped to a 52-17 loss in Tokyo, but there were performances that would have pleas…
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2024, 1:11
University student handed Japan Test debut vs England
Eddie Jones has selected a largely inexperienced squad for his first Test back as head coach of the Brave Blossoms, with rising st…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jun 2024, 3:33
Robbie Deans’ Wild Knights thump understrength Chiefs in Japan
An understrength Chiefs side has been handed a pre-season wake-up call against Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan.
Finn Morton
04 Feb 2024, 17:46
Ce qu'il faut savoir sur le match Japon - Argentine
Tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur le match Japon - Argentine du samedi 7 octobre au Stade de la Beaujoire à Nantes.
Kim Ekin
07 Oct 2023, 2:20
Fifita remplace Naikabula sur l'aile contre l'Argentine
Le sélectionneur du Japon, Jamie Joseph, a dévoilé les noms des joueurs qui affronteront l'Argentine au Stade de la Beaujoire Å
Willy Billiard
06 Oct 2023, 12:17
Ref Watch: A little forward don't you think?
We probably all worked out fairly early in this World Cup that the question of head contact and everything that surrounds it would…
Paul Smith
01 Oct 2023, 4:53
Ce qu'il faut savoir sur le match Japon - Samoa
Tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur le match Japon - Samoa du jeudi 28 septembre au Stadium de Toulouse.
Kim Ekin
27 Sep 2023, 4:17
La confiance de Jamie Joseph pour jouer les Samoa
Le sélectionneur du Japon, Jamie Joseph, a donné la composition de son équipe pour affronter les Samoa au Stadium de Toulouse, …
Kim Ekin
26 Sep 2023, 15:05
Japan make just two important changes for Samoa challenge
Japan's head coach, Jamie Joseph, has revealed the lineup for their upcoming clash against Samoa in Pool D, scheduled at Stadium d…
Grant Constable
26 Sep 2023, 10:41
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs England | Rugby World Cup 2023
Despite a promising start to the game, Japan have fallen to a disheartening 34-12 loss to England in Nice on Sunday evening. How d…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Sep 2023, 16:07
