Japan

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

Urayasu D-Rocks sign Springboks number 8 Jasper Wiese for 2024/25 season

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

Match Centre: Japan 17-52 England

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.
22 June 2024

Japan will take England right to the last moment - Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has cautioned England that Japan will push them to their limits in Saturday's match in Tokyo, aiming for a significant upset.
20 June 2024

England opt for Marcus Smith at fly-half for Japan Test

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.
18 June 2024

England not worried about mind games from Eddie Jones - Jamie George

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.
17 June 2024