Japan took advantage of Samoan indiscipline, scoring three of their four tries after the half-time whistle to secure a bonus-point 32-10 victory in Cape Town on Saturday. ...
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Japan excited for WXV opportunity
Sakura 15s coach Lesley McKenzie believes World Rugby’s new global annual 15s competition will help the women’s game grow in Japan. ...
JPN 28-22 SAM: Brave Blossoms eyeing last eight
TOULOUSE - Japan are still in the hunt for quarter-finals after beating Samoa 28-22 in Pool D at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September. ...
ENG 34-12 JPN: England top Pool D after bonus-point win over Japan
NICE - Courtney Lawes' bizarre try helps England to a 34-12 victory over Japan in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September. ...
JPN 42-12 CHI: Japan score six tries to beat Chile in Toulouse
Japan secure a bonus-point win over Chile in their opening match in Pool D of Rugby World Cup 2023 in Toulouse. ...
Kotaro Matsushima keen to use experience to help Japan prosper in France
The Japan full-back was a key part of the team that reached the Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-finals, but ahead of his third tournament appearance he believes he is an even better player. ...
Japan sweeps victories in Asia Rugby Seven Series
In the first leg of the Asia Rugby Seven Series 2023 staged at Namdong ASIAD Rugby Stadium in Incheon came to a thrilling conclusion as Japan emerged triumphant in both the men's and women's categories, Giving it a much-needed boost ahead of one of the most exciting Sevens Seasons. The two-day ...
World Rugby U20 Trophy 2019 revisited: Japan edge Portugal
Few people who tuned into the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2019 would have been left disappointed – unless they were Portugal fans perhaps. ...
Junior Japan to Defend Pacific Challenge Title at 2023 Tournament
The World Rugby Pacific Challenge will take place in Samoa as it returns for the first time since 2020. The tournament, contested by the national ‘A’ teams of Fiji, Japan, Tonga and Samoa, will be hosted in Apia from 3-13 May, 2023. ...
Simon Amor’s long-term vision for Japan sevens
The England legend and former Great Britain coach says results on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series are not the be-all and end-all for the relegation-threatened men’s team. ...