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Eddie Jones' Japan survive red card scare against Uruguay

Japan overcame a second-half red card to secure a 36-20 victory over Uruguay at Chambéry Savoie Stadium on Saturday.

Ian Cameron

16 Nov 2024, 9:56

Opinion

Pacific Nations Cup births new era for Brave Blossoms

The Pacific Nations Cup final proved too tall of a peak for a young Japan side in Osaka, falling to a Flying Fijians squad who liv…

Yuko Morimoto

22 Sep 2024, 2:28

Fiji run rampant in final quarter blitz of Japan for Pacific Nations Cup crown

“Japan has been very fast in the first 20 minutes. We tried to contain that with physicality,” said Fiji's captain, hooker Tev…

Yuko Morimoto

21 Sep 2024, 9:57

Opinion

Japan player ratings vs Fiji | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup

While Japan showcased flashes of their signature Cho-soku rugby in the first half, the second half saw a clinical Fijian side take…

Tsuyoshi Enokida

21 Sep 2024, 8:35

Japan stick to the tried and true in selections for PNC final

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has adopted the classic 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' motto in his selections for the Pacific Nat…

Ned Lester

19 Sep 2024, 0:08

All Black absent but Brave Lupus get job done

Todd Blackadder’s Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo are through to the semi-finals of Japan Rugby League One after a thrilling 40-40 dra…

Matt McILraith

14 Apr 2024, 5:49