Watch: Shaun Stevenson scores double in Japan League one drubbing
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
22 Feb 2025, 16:59
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Forgotten Wallabies fullback turns up the Heat to clinch Japan rugby thriller
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Shaun Stevenson opens up about his move to the Kubota Spears
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Henry Lee
16 Jan 2025, 20:01
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Matt McILraith
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Toshiba Brave Lupus move to second on Japan League One table
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Ben Smith
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Matt McILraith
23 Dec 2024, 16:15
Bernard Foley steals spotlight in blow to New Zealand coaching duo
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22 Dec 2024, 8:36
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Bok World Cup winners ready to make up for lost time as Japanese season begins
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Former All Blacks coach offers progress report on Joseph Manu's preseason
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‘Would be in the All Blacks’: Commentator’s take on Du’Plessis Kirifi
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History and grief culminate in title for 'soldier' Jackson Garden-Bachop
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