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The League One semi-final stats that have de Jager and co smiling

Just how long can this continue? It’s now over a decade since Yokohama Canon Eagles last beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights. Th…

Matt McILraith

17 May 2024, 4:04

Bok Kriel poised for return from injury for play-off push in Japan

South Africa centre Jesse Kriel is set to make a timely return to action on Saturday as his Yokohama Canon Eagles take on the Mits…

Josh Raisey

18 Apr 2024, 11:32

Pieter-Steph du Toit to make League One debut in star-studded clash

Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named to make his Japan Rugby League One debut for Toyota Verblitz this weekend.

Alex McLeod

14 Jan 2022, 19:58

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

Damian McKenzie to don fullback jersey in first Sungoliath appearance

Despite suggesting that he sees his long-term future at flyhalf, Damian McKenzie has been named in his more traditional position o…

Tom Vinicombe

06 Jan 2022, 6:59

World Cup stars return as Jamie Joseph confirms Japan squad to face British and Irish Lions

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named a raft of 2019 World Cup heroes in his 36-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions in…

Alex McLeod

24 May 2021, 0:24

Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his first squad since the 2019 World Cup ahead of the nation's historic clash with the Bri…

Alex McLeod

13 Apr 2021, 20:58