Brave Blossoms leave stars on the bench for Wallabies skirmish
The Brave Blossoms have named a relatively inexperienced line-up for this weekend's clash with the Wallabies, including two debuta…
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21 Oct, 4:32
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Australia-raised trio named in Japan's squad
Australian-raised trio Jack Cornelsen, Ben Gunter and Dylan Riley have been named in Japan's 34-man training squad for their mid-y…
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31 May, 16:22
'I had no offer from any clubs, I was close to joining the army': Australia's rugby rejects set to shine for Japan
Unwanted in Australia and on the verge of giving rugby away three years ago, Ben Gunter is now poised to realise a child dream and…
AAP
26 May, 0:12
Young Australian trio close to completing allegiance switch after being named in Japan squad
Australian trio Dylan Riley, Jack Cornelsen and Ben Gunter are a step closer to donning the colours of Japan after being named in …
AAP
13 Apr, 19:21
Japan crush Uruguay in France Tests preps
Japan have warmed up for their July series against France with a 43-7 Test victory over Uruguay in Kitakyushu.
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25 Jun, 5:40
Japan have been left behind since last World Cup warns Jamie Joseph
Japan played no games in 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions, denying them the chance to build on their historic run to the l…
Rugby365
31 May, 17:26
Robbie Deans secures fifth Japanese title with Wild Knights
Tries from the Australian connection of Marika Koroibete and Dylan Riley have secured Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights the inaugural…
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29 May, 5:52
Eddie Jones-Robbie Deans coaching rivalry set to open new chapter in Japan
A coaching duel spanning more than 20 years provides its latest chapter in Tokyo when the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights tackle S…
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28 May, 1:59
All Blacks and Wallabies stars to clash in Japan Rugby League One final
The trans-Tasman influence on Japan Rugby League One has manifested itself on the inaugural final, where Suntory Sungoliath and t…
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22 May, 18:00
All Blacks and Wallabies shine as Wild Knights beat Suntory Sungoliath
All Blacks and Wallabies stars shone in Japan Rugby League One over the weekend as the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights beat title r…
Alex McLeod
28 Feb, 0:14
Willie le Roux set for first League One match of 2022 in all-star clash
Springboks star Willie le Roux is primed to make his first League One appearance this season after being named to start for Toyota…
Alex McLeod
27 Jan, 20:50
The test stars set to dominate 2022 Japan Rugby League One season
The rebranded Japan Rugby League One kicks off this weekend, so here's a XV of the league's top stars playing in this year's compe…
Alex McLeod
03 Jan, 23:36
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, 9:47
Japan's post-game message for the Rugby Championship authorities
A Japan player has made an impassioned plea for his team to be included in the Rugby Championship after their tight tussle with Au…
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23 Oct, 6:07
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Japan player ratings vs Wallabies | 2021 end-of-year internationals
Here's how the Brave Blossoms rated in their 32-23 defeat to the Wallabies in the opening test of their end-of-year internationals…
Alex McLeod
23 Oct, 3:06
Australian-born Brave Blossoms star issues warning to Wallabies
An Australian-born Japanese star has warned the Wallabies to write the Brave Blossoms off at their peril ahead of Saturday's showd…
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21 Oct, 23:16
