Japan

Japan rally to beat Wales 24-19 in heat-soaked Kitakyushu

Japan overturn 19-7 halftime deficit to beat Wales 24-19 in sweltering Test opener
5 July 2025

“Let's hope it's the start of something” - Wales set for key battle with Eddie Jones’ Japan

Wales are closing in on two years without a win, but opportunity knocks against a Brave Blossoms side who have also been misfiring.
4 July 2025

Matt Sherratt resumes as Wales interim head coach for Japan tour

Matt Sherratt resumes as Wales interim head coach for Japan tour, aiming to end a 17-match losing streak.
20 May 2025

Japan confirms summer Test series against Wales

Japan will host Wales for a two-test series in July, part of their 2025 domestic rugby schedule under Eddie Jones.
31 January 2025

Japan Rugby League One Round-Up: Kurt-Lee Arendse and Manu Vunipola shine on debuts

The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One has kicked off with unprecedented global interest in the country’s three-tier professional club competition.
24 December 2024

England make two changes for Japan Test

England make two changes for final autumn Test against Japan, with George Furbank and Tom Curry joining the starting XV.
22 November 2024

Injury forces England squad changes for Japan Test

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made late adjustments to his squad for the upcoming clash against Japan at Twickenham, following injuries to key players.
19 November 2024

France crushes Japan with eight-try victory in Autumn Series

France powers past Japan 52-12 in eight-try victory at Stade de France, gearing up for All Blacks clash.
10 November 2024

Antoine Dupont to lead France against Japan in Autumn Test

Antoine Dupont returns as captain for France's autumn test against Japan, aiming to lead Les Tricolores to victory.
7 November 2024

New Zealand dominate Japan 64-19 in Yokohama Test

The All Blacks defeated Japan 64-19 in a dominant performance, scoring 10 tries in their Yokohama Test match.
26 October 2024

New All Blacks captain Tuipulotu focused on avoiding Japan upset

New All Blacks captain Patrick Tuipulotu aims to avoid a historic upset against Japan in his first match as skipper.
25 October 2024

Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks against Japan in Tokyo

Patrick Tuipulotu to captain the All Blacks against Japan in Tokyo with debuts for Peter Lakai and Ruben Love.
22 October 2024

All Blacks update squad for Japan, Europe tours after injuries

Injuries force All Blacks squad changes for Japan and Europe tours as Peter Lakai and Josh Lord join the lineup.
16 October 2024

Scotland's Richie Gray signs with Japan's Toyota Verblitz

Scotland international Richie Gray is set to play under Steve Hansen and Ian Foster after he was signed by Japan's Toyota Verblitz.
15 October 2024

Springbok Kurt Lee Arendse signs with Japan's Dynaboars

Springbok winger Kurt Lee Arendse signs with Japan's Sagamihara Dynaboars for the upcoming Rugby League One season.
8 October 2024

Japan beat Canada 55-28 in Pacific Nations Cup

Japan came up with a eight try performance as they thrashed Canada 55-28 in the Pacific Nations Cup opener in Vancouver.
26 August 2024

Harumichi Tatekawa named captain of Japan for Pacific Nations Cup

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has named Harumichi Tatekawa as the captain for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.
24 August 2024

All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara signs three-year deal with Black Rams Tokyo

All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara will be heading overseas to Japan at the end of the year after signing a three-year deal with Black Rams Tokyo.
2 August 2024

Eddie Jones 'really optimistic' about Japan's chances despite three consecutive defeats

Japan head coach Eddie Jones said he is positive about his side's chances despite losing all the three Tests this year.
24 July 2024

NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu confirm signing of Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell

NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu have announced the signing of Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell ahead of the new season.
17 July 2024