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Japan player ratings vs England | Autumn Nations Series

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

24 Nov 2024, 12:21

Opinion

England player ratings vs Japan | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

England player ratings: England snapped their five-match losing run against Japan on Sunday at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, beati…

Josh Raisey

24 Nov 2024, 12:10

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 All Blacks | Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup

Japan hosted New Zealand with the chance to make a statement under returning head coach Eddie Jones, but what was a promising star…

Ned Lester

26 Oct 2024, 3:23

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

Interview

The Durban-born former Australia U20 rep who is now Japan's strike centre

Japan’s match against the USA could easily be dubbed "Riley's Day." With his stellar performance both in try assists and scoring…

Yuko Morimoto

08 Sep 2024, 18:56

Opinion

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

In their Pacific Nations Cup opener, Japan defeated the USA 41-24 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, showcasing strong performances from k…

Yuko Morimoto

08 Sep 2024, 0:32

Opinion

USA player ratings vs Japan | Asahi Pacific Nations Cup

Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles saw their potent second half comeback fall short as Eddie Jones's Japan secured a 41 - 24 at the Kumag…

Philip Bendon

07 Sep 2024, 9:25

Japan extinguish impressive USA comeback to clinch top spot in Pool B

Eddie Jones’s Japan completed an unbeaten pool stages run in the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup with a 41 – 24 win over the USA in …

Philip Bendon

07 Sep 2024, 7:55

Interview

'Discipline, physicality and bravery' - USA head coach Scott Lawrence previews Japan clash

Sport's great East meets West sporting rivalry is set to for renewal at the 24,000 seat Kumagaya Rugby Stadium when the Brave Blos…

Philip Bendon

05 Sep 2024, 11:34

One significant change for Japan for USA challenge

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has turned to Takuya Yamasawa at full-back after naming an otherwise unchanged starting XV for the vi…

Jon Newcombe

05 Sep 2024, 9:00

Opinion

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

The rejuvenated Japan team secured a hard-earned 55-28 victory, despite Canada's determined effort for a strong second-half comeba…

Tsuyoshi Enokida

25 Aug 2024, 22:55

Analysis

Japan player ratings vs England | 2024 Lipovitan D Challenge Cup

Eddie Jones' inexperienced Japan side may have slumped to a 52-17 loss in Tokyo, but there were performances that would have pleas…

Josh Raisey

22 Jun 2024, 1:11

University student handed Japan Test debut vs England

Eddie Jones has selected a largely inexperienced squad for his first Test back as head coach of the Brave Blossoms, with rising st…

Jon Newcombe

20 Jun 2024, 3:33

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