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Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025

Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.

24 Dec 2025, 4:30

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Are Wales simply playing damage limitation against the All Blacks?

The All Blacks have rung the changes in a nod to the fact they don't expect much resistance from a down-at-heel Welsh side

Mark Orders

20 Nov 2025, 11:07

Eddie Jones wastes no time naming former Australia U20 star for Japan debut

Harry Hockings will make his debut for Eddie Jones' Japan, five years on from his controversial exit from Australian rugby due to …

AAP

13 Nov 2025, 23:31

Misfiring Ireland eventually pile points on Eddie Jones' Japan

Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dubli…

PA

08 Nov 2025, 9:03

Opinion

Japan player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025

Japan player ratings: Eddie Jones’ Japan produced their most competitive display since his return as head coach, making Ireland …

Ian Cameron

08 Nov 2025, 8:48

Opinion

Japan player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series

Japan player ratings: The Brave Blossoms were left shell-shocked at Wembley as Eddie Jones’ side were pulverised 61-7 by the wor…

Ian Cameron

01 Nov 2025, 13:10

Eddie Jones names strong Japan side to take on Wallabies in Tokyo

Michael Leitch has been named in the Brave Blossoms' starting side ahead of their match against the Wallabies on Saturday.

Finn Morton

23 Oct 2025, 17:17

Eddie Jones names 124kg former Australia U20 lock in new Japan squad

Former Australia U20 lock Harry Hockings is one of eight uncapped players named in Eddie Jones' Japan squad for their training cam…

Josh Raisey

02 Oct 2025, 11:06

Fiji and Japan name teams for Pacific Nations Cup final

The Pacific Nations Cup final is upon us, and it's a rematch of last year's Osaka epic, this time to be played out in Utah. Now, t…

Ned Lester

19 Sep 2025, 23:39

'They always fancy themselves against Japan': USA and Japan name teams

The United States and Japan have both named their sides for their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup meeting in Sacramento, Calif…

Josh Raisey

05 Sep 2025, 4:59

Eddie Jones' plan to turn Warner Dearns into the best lock in the world

Dearns has been named as co-captain of the Brave Blossoms for their Pacific Nations Cup campaign, which begins at home to Canada t…

Jon Newcombe

29 Aug 2025, 5:35

Opinion

Five players who stood out in the Maori All Blacks win over Japan XV

The Maori All Blacks opened their short international season with a 53-20 hiding of a Japan XV at Prince Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo…

Adam Julian

29 Jun 2025, 23:04

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