Springboks produce try-scoring frenzy in Japan
Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath’s impressive young fly-half Mikiya Takamoto missed a last-minute conversion attempt as his side played …
Matt McILraith
13 Jan 2025, 1:25
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Steve Hansen endures worst start to a season despite All Blacks SOS
Despite bringing long-time coaching partner Ian Foster in to assist, Steve Hansen has endured his worst start to a season from six…
Matt McILraith
05 Jan 2025, 4:19
Bernard Foley steals spotlight in blow to New Zealand coaching duo
Two-time NRL premiership winner Joey Manu scored a try but was denied a winning start to his career in Japan Rugby League One than…
AAP
22 Dec 2024, 8:36
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Bok World Cup winners ready to make up for lost time as Japanese season begins
The two titans of the Japanese club game will play out the next instalment of their trilogy, when Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights t…
Matt McILraith
19 Dec 2024, 2:16
The league behind many of the world's best rugby players is expanding
Japan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka says his league is the 'perfect preparation' for elite international rugby on th…
Ian Cameron
12 Sep 2024, 3:36
Former Scotland lock Ben Toolis announces immediate retirement
Former Scotland and Edinburgh lock Ben Toolis has announced his immediate retirement from rugby.
Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2024, 9:07
Bok star Cheslin Kolbe returns in Japan after abscence
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay broke the longest losing streak in Japanese club rugby when they beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Kni…
RugbyPass
21 Mar 2024, 6:26
Two ex-Wallaby coaches win big in Japan
Former Wallabies coaches Robbie Deans and Dave Rennie have enjoyed big wins in round nine of Japan Rugby League One.
AAP
10 Mar 2024, 5:35
Wallaby legend Will Genia gets first red card at 36
Former All Black backrower Shannon Frizell joined Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights midfielder Dylan Riley as the leading individual …
RugbyPass
28 Jan 2024, 3:12
Rassie Erasmus' weekend gets worse with season ending injury for Springbok
Former All Black backrower Shannon Frizell joined Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights midfielder Dylan Riley as the leading individual…
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2024, 2:40
Lood de Jager pulling up trees in Japan after return from injury
There might only have been two matches in the first weekend of a two-part Round Six in Japan Rugby League One, but that didn’t s…
RugbyPass
20 Jan 2024, 4:57
Ex-England and Wales stars join Boks and All Blacks in try scoring rampage in Japan
Things aren’t getting any better for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. Today’s 24-20 loss to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo has le…
RugbyPass
07 Jan 2024, 4:24
Quade Cooper return marred after just 11 minutes
A yellow card and a 27-point hammering have marked an inglorious start for World Cup outcast Quade Cooper as he began his quest to…
AAP
06 Jan 2024, 3:29
All Blacks to face off against NZ Super Rugby teams in Japan
A number of Japan Rugby League One sides are gearing for a cross-border matches next month and there's an intriguing twist as seve…
RugbyPass
05 Jan 2024, 3:09
Quade Cooper still a no show as Shannon Frizell makes his mark in Japan
Robbie Deans remains the coach to beat in Japanese club rugby after his seven-time national champions, Saitama Wild Knights, made …
AAP
17 Dec 2023, 4:26
Ardie Savea switches positions as new signings make Japan Rugby League One bow
The Japan Rugby League One season gets underway on Saturday when Kobelco Kobe Steelers host newly promoted Mie Honda Heat.
RugbyPass
07 Dec 2023, 6:53
