Japan’s epic Men’s 15s performance in the RWC on Saturday to overcome Tier 1 Ireland inspired their Men’s and Women’s 7s squads on the other side of Asia in Sri Lanka to both win the 2019 Asia Rugby Sevens Series and cap a perfect weekend for Asia’s rugby powerhouse. Fixtures and Results ...
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Coach joseph names Japan team for match against Ireland
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Saturday, 28 September: Japan V IrelandJapan have made four changes to the starting XV that defeated Russia 30-10 in the opening match at RWC 2019. Captain Michael Leitch drops to ...
Japan women record incredible victory in China Sevens
Honoka Tsutsumi scored an incredible extra time sudden death try to beat China 22-17 and win the the second round of the Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Huizhou.With the hosts leading 17-7 with less than a minute to go in regular time, Chiharu Nakamura and then Raichelmiyo Bativakalolo drew ...
Japan men secure double in Asia Rugby Sevens Series opener
Japan recorded a 21-12 victory over Hong Kong in the Asia Rugby Men’s Sevens Series final in Incheon.It was an enthralling final but Japan’s victory means they join their female compatriots in winning the first silverware of the season.Fixtures and Results >>>> LinkTom ...
Japan women record opening series win in Incheon
Japan beat China 19-5 to lift round one of the Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Incheon.With a home Olympics to look forward to next year, Japan will be using the Asian series as preparation and they got off to the perfect start.Fixtures and Results >>>>> LINKIn the ...
Japan win Pacific Nations Cup
Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts Japan will head into their home tournament as World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup champions.The Brave Blossoms’ encouraging warm-up form continued as Jamie Joseph’s side won their third successive match in this year’s tournament, overcoming the USA 34-20 in the title decider ...
Asia will have unprecedented access to Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan
Fans across key countries in Asia will have unprecedented access to Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan after World Rugby announced the appointment of beIN Asia Pacific as exclusive rights holders for Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Singapore.For ...
Japan crowned U20 Trophy champions
japan will be competing among the elite of international age-group rugby once again in 2020 after digging deep to beat Portugal by the slenderest of margins in the final of the World Rugby U20 Trophy on Sunday. Leading 34-28 with two minutes left to play, Portugal were on the verge of securing ...
Japan complete Summer Universiade sevens double
After three days of compelling action, Japan claimed the gold medal in both the men’s and women’s rugby sevens competition at the FISU Games in Italy.Played at Villaggio del Rugby, the men’s title decider was a real nip-and-tuck affair that ended with a 15-12 win for Japan against South Africa, ...
Stage set for spectacular Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan with 100 days to go
With 100 days to go the stage is set for “very special and game-changing” Rugby World Cup 80 per cent of available tickets sold with unprecedented demand from fans in more than 170 nations Impact Beyond legacy programme has attracted 1.16 million new rugby participants in Asia Milestone ...