'At times they are illegal' - Japanese boss backs his prop in Healy row
Joe Schmidt has defended Cian Healy's technique but Jamie Joseph is having none of it and has defended prop Yusuke Kizu's claims a…
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26 Sep, 5:17
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France scrape home against Japan
France have had to rally again in the second half to beat Japan for a second successive week as they edged the home team 20-15 in …
AAP
10 Jul, 8:41
Japan makes three changes as France hand Max Spring debut
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has tweaked his team as they look to bounce back against France in Saturday's second rugby Test while the…
AAP
07 Jul, 12:39
Australia-raised trio named in Japan's squad
Australian-raised trio Jack Cornelsen, Ben Gunter and Dylan Riley have been named in Japan's 34-man training squad for their mid-y…
AAP
31 May, 16:22
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, 20:58
Patrick Tuipulotu to partner former Chief in Verblitz second row
The Verblitz have named an all-Kiwi second row for their opening game of the 2022 Japan Rugby League One season, with new recruit …
Tom Vinicombe
07 Jan, 5:32
Jack Conan foot injury setback for Ireland
Ireland fear Jack Conan’s foot injury could prove a World Cup “setback” for the Leinster back-row forward.
Online Editors
27 Sep, 3:34
Joe Schmidt offers candid views on referee for Ireland's match with Japan
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Online Editors
26 Sep, 20:25
Schmidt bats back on accusations directed at Cian Healy and his scrummaging
Joe Schmidt has tipped Cian Healy to prove a big point in Saturday’s World Cup clash against Japan after the hosts accused the I…
Online Editors
26 Sep, 2:16
Japan accuse Ireland's Cian Healy of illegal tactics
The tighthead prop could find himself directly facing down in-form Healy.
Online Editors
24 Sep, 20:36
Japanese stalwart on track for fourth World Cup
Luke Thompson will play at a fourth Rugby World Cup after being included in tournament host Japan's squad.
Online Editors
29 Aug, 15:58
Host nation Japan name their World Cup squad
Host nation Japan have taken a giant step towards the start of the World Cup with Jamie Joseph confirming his 31-man squad followi…
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29 Aug, 6:56
Japan faces eligibility and injury issues as squad named for Pacific Nations Cup
Coach Jamie Joseph has whittled down his 42-man World Cup training squad to 31 for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. A number of t…
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17 Jul, 17:35
Japan Top League 'Select' to play Clermont in Japan next week
A Top League Select side will take on ASM Clermont Auvergne from the Top 14 in France in the Japan.
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26 Jan, 12:14
