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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Urayasu D-Rocks have announced the signing of World Cup winning Springboks number eight Jasper Wiese for the 2024/25 season.

England came up with a eight try riot as they started the summer series with a 52-17 victory at National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.

Eddie Jones has cautioned England that Japan will push them to their limits in Saturday's match in Tokyo, aiming for a significant upset.

Steve Borthwick has handed the No.10 shirt to the Harlequin with Fin Smith on the bench while the decision to start Maro Itoje against Eddie Jones' Japan has come under scrutiny.

England captain Jamie George said the team will not be bothered by any mind games from their former head coach Eddie Jones as they face Japan in the upcoming encounter in Tokyo on Saturday.

George Ford started all five of England’s Six Nations matches but with the Sale No.10 ruled out through injury, opportunity knocks this summer for two of Borthwick’s brightest talents.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named six uncapped players for the upcoming summer series clashes against Japan and New Zealand.

Toyota Verblitz have confirmed that former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be joining the Japanese club as their new head coach ahead of the next season.

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that England will be hosting Japan in their final fixture of the Autumn Series international in November.

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe has had his registration cancelled with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath following an injury setback.

In his latest interview with TRU, the former Red Roses boss reflects on his recent spell in Japan + he admits he still watches England 'avidly' and regrets not being able to deliver a World Cup for the country.