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
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French club poised to sign Japanese RWC star Kotaro Matsushima - reports
The 26-year-old-shot to prominence at the recent World Cup, scoring five tries and finishing joint second on tournament’s overal…
Online Editors
15 Jan, 4:55
Matsushima veut soigner son retour en France
L'arrière du Japon a joué un rôle déterminant dans l'accession de son équipe aux quarts de finale de la Coupe du Monde de Rug…
Kim Ekin
06 Sep, 10:15
Late-game Matsushima tackle ensures Japan hold on to beat Tonga
Japan have bounced back from last weekend’s defeat to Samoa by beating Tonga 21-16 in Osaka.
RugbyPass
29 Jul, 10:00
Clermont take to Instagram to celebrate arrival of new signing Matsushima
Six months after it was confirmed he would switch from Top League to Top 14, Japan winger Kotaro Matsushima has arrived in Clermon…
Josh Raisey
10 Jul, 13:33
Matsushima's confirmed switch from Japan to France could be a game-changer
It's a rare enough occurrence for a Japanese player at the top of his game to take his chances in the Top 14, but there are hopes …
Josh Raisey
28 Jan, 12:56
The Paolo Odogwu show is ruined as Clermont ambush Wasps with last-gasp converted try
Camille Lopez converted Kotaro Matsushima’s try with the game’s last kick as Clermont dramatically beat Wasps to reach the qua…
PA
03 Apr, 10:54
'You have to give him the ball because every time he touches it, he is dangerous'
Kotaro Matsushima was injured on his Top 14 debut but the Japan star's third appearance last Saturday showed what he can do for Cl…
Online Editors
27 Oct, 6:09
Japan leave it late to claim bonus-point win against Samoa
Japan went back to the top of Pool A but they had to wait until injury time before Kotaro Matsushima secured the valuable bonus po…
Online Editors
05 Oct, 9:12
'That’s a first for me' - Japan's take on Courtney Lawes' freakish try
Courtney Lawes bizarre try against Japan was the talk of the post match press conference following Japan's 34-12 loss to England i…
Ian Cameron
18 Sep, 3:52
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, 17:07
OPINION
Style doesn't matter if England win – Andy Goode
Momentum is huge in sport and, after a rare positive week for Steve Borthwick as England head coach, all that matters is the resul…
Andy Goode
17 Sep, 3:39
ANALYSIS
Ce qu'il faut savoir sur le match Angleterre v Japon
Tout ce que vous devez savoir avant la rencontre entre l'Angleterre et le Japon, le dimanche 17 septembre au Stade de Nice.
Kim Ekin
16 Sep, 4:23
Leitch va devenir le joueur le plus capé du Japon en Coupe du Monde de Rugby
Le sélectionneur du Japon, Jamie Joseph, a donné la composition de son équipe pour affronter l'Angleterre au Stade de Nice le d…
Willy Billiard
15 Sep, 10:52
Leitch to snatch record as Japan team for England is named
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his 23-man match-day squad to face England in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 Septem…
Grant Constable
15 Sep, 10:10
Japan skipper Himeno withdrawn from team for Chile
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has been forced to make a late change to his team to face Chile in Toulouse on Sunday, with captain …
Ian Cameron
10 Sep, 6:32
