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It was in the second half where the Spears really got into their work, opening up the Blue Revs defence on countless occasions.

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
22 Feb 2025, 18:59
Opinion

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

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
24 Nov 2024, 12:21

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

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2024, 9:56
Analysis

Revivez le superbe plaquage offensif réalisé par Paul Boudehent le 9 novembre, contre le Japon (52-12), lors de l'Autumn Nations…

Idriss Chaplain
Idriss Chaplain
10 Nov 2024, 6:33
Opinion

Japan was defeated 52-12 by France at the Stade de France in Paris. The “Brave Blossoms” battled constantly throughout the 80…

Henry Lee
Henry Lee
09 Nov 2024, 18:07

The game started at a breakneck pace with Japan daring and innovative on attack while the All Blacks were prone to error.

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
26 Oct 2024, 19:11
Analysis

La Nouvelle-Zélande a lancé sa tournée de novembre en s'imposant largement 64 à 19 face au Japon samedi 26 octobre à Yokohama…

Willy Billiard
Willy Billiard
26 Oct 2024, 4:35
Opinion

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
Ned Lester
26 Oct 2024, 3:23

Japan’s first-choice fly-half, Lee Seung-sin, will miss out due to injury, while Rikiya Matsuda, who donned the No. 10 jersey du…

Yuko Morimoto
Yuko Morimoto
24 Oct 2024, 0:03
Opinion

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
Yuko Morimoto
22 Sep 2024, 2:28

Japan's dream of a Pacific Nations Cup title came crashing down in a hurry after as tight of an opening hour as you'll see in a to…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
21 Sep 2024, 22:13
Opinion

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
Tsuyoshi Enokida
21 Sep 2024, 8:35

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
Ned Lester
19 Sep 2024, 0:08
Opinion

Samoa and the USA were each dismissed in their semi-finals and will head to Osaka to fight it out for third place before the grand…

Ned Lester
Ned Lester
17 Sep 2024, 22:01

Fans were lined up outside the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium before the gates had even opened on a sunny Sunday afternoon in To…

Yuko Morimoto
Yuko Morimoto
15 Sep 2024, 4:57

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
Tsuyoshi Enokida
15 Sep 2024, 4:33
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