Cheslin Kolbe and Co humbled in Japan by former Wallaby
Wallaby veteran Bernard Foley helped himself to 29 points as Kubota Spears bossed the weekend’s feature match of Japan Rugby Lea…
Matt McILraith
28 Dec 2025, 3:24
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Watch: Richie Mo'unga scores in Japan to help secure round two victory
In the 26-22 victory at Yamaha Stadium in Iwata, Japan, Mo'unga crossed during the first half on the back of a slick backline move…
Henry Lee
21 Dec 2025, 15:33
Richie Mo'unga and Cheslin Kolbe continue to make a big impact in JRLO
After flattering to deceive last season, Tokyo Sungoliath already appear a much-improved beast, sitting on top of the standings af…
Matt McILraith
21 Dec 2025, 6:15
Rowntree faces one of the greatest challenges in coaching in Japan
When the title-winning former Munster coach Graham Rowntree signed on with Urasyu D-Rocks in Japan Rugby League One, he knew he ha…
Matt McILraith
19 Dec 2025, 1:50
Cheslin Koble makes stunning return, All Black binned for dissent
Former Wallaby Berrick Barnes enjoyed a remarkable success on his first day on the Saitama Wild Knights coaching team as his side …
Matt McILraith
14 Dec 2025, 4:32
All Black Richie Mo’unga aiming for perfect 10 in Japanese farewell
The fifth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off in Tokyo next week, with the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo playmaker attempting …
Matt McILraith
04 Dec 2025, 3:41
Player of the Year trend reflects well on top Japanese league
Japan's Rugby League One is celebrating a hat-trick of World Rugby Player of the Year awards after Kubota Spears hooker Malcolm Ma…
Jon Newcombe
26 Nov 2025, 1:18
Mark Tele'a one of three Kiwis recruited by Steve Hansen's Toyota Verblitz
Former All Blacks game-breaker Mark Tele'a's new club has been confirmed, and he's not the only signing of note.
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2025, 21:03
International 10s clean up at Japan Rugby League awards
Richie Mo’unga and Freddie Burns both scooped doubles at the Japan Rugby League awards night.
Matt McILraith
02 Jun 2025, 5:49
Japan's new eligibilty rules will change landscape for international stars
Japan Rugby League One has issued a formal clarification on its new player eligibility rules following speculation prompted by rec…
Ian Cameron
16 May 2025, 2:24
Springboks continue to reap tries in Japan Rugby League One
Malcolm Marx and Bernard Foley will face off against Cheslin Kolbe and Sam Cane after the lineup for next week’s quarterfinals i…
Matt McILraith
11 May 2025, 3:49
Steve Hansen's ex-NRL All Blacks prospect shines in basement battle
Mie Honda Heat will join Urayasu D-Rocks in the post season relegation series after they were beaten 38-30 by Toyota Verblitz in t…
Matt McILraith
04 May 2025, 4:01
Perenara faces the defining week of his post-All Blacks career so far
It might be the penultimate round but expect a few of the remaining details for the post-season in Japan Rugby League One to be in…
Matt McILraith
01 May 2025, 3:15
Doubles for ex-All Blacks in Japan as former Wallabies coach secures playoffs
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has guided the Kobe Steelers into the Japan Rugby League One playoffs for the first time since …
AAP
27 Apr 2025, 21:45
Flopping All Blacks duo have rugby point to prove in Japan
The perception of club rugby in Japan as a soft option might still exist, albeit in rapidly diminishing numbers, but two who would…
Matt McILraith
24 Apr 2025, 2:33
Ex-Queenslander Greene stuns Mo'unga, orchestrates collossal League One takedown
Sam Greene was at the heart of a major upset as fourth-placed Shizuoka BlueRevs spanked Brave Lupus Tokyo 56-26 to complete a nota…
AAP
13 Apr 2025, 18:53
