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Opinion

Japan player ratings vs England | Autumn Nations Series

How Japan's players rated during theior 59-14 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium.

Martyn Thomas

24 Nov 2024, 12:21

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

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

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

Driven by a strong desire to reach the finals on home soil, Japan emerged victorious once again with a score of 49-27.

Tsuyoshi Enokida

15 Sep 2024, 4:33

Japan change tack with handful of changes for Manu Samoa showdown

Head coach Eddie Jones has enjoyed consistency of selection thus far in Japan's Pacific Nations Cup campaign and has opted to stic…

Ned Lester

13 Sep 2024, 5:31

Israel Folau named to start second League One match after impressive debut

Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has been named to start his second Japan Rugby League One match after impressing in his competi…

Alex McLeod

13 Jan 2022, 20:40

The players set to headline the opening day of the Japan Rugby League One competition

Some of the world’s best rugby players are now just hours away from taking the field in the inaugural season of Japan’s Rugby …

Finn Morton

07 Jan 2022, 19:18

Watch: Marty Banks is clutch once again as the Perenara-inspired Red Hurricanes almost shock the Top League

The NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes have almost pulled off a colossal upset in the Japan Top League over superpower Kobelco Steelers, Wa…

Sam Smith

12 Apr 2021, 12:53