Eddie Jones is using geese flying in formation to teach Japan support play, echoing Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous lessons on leadership and teamwork.

Australia completed a two-match series sweep over Japan with a commanding 56-17 win in Townsville.

Massimo De Lutiis could become the 1000th Wallaby against Japan as Les Kiss recalls Carter Gordon and makes eight starting changes.

Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero receives a three-match ban after his red card for dangerous play during Australia’s victory over Japan.

Wallabies centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss the second Japan Test in Townsville with a hamstring injury as Josh Flook joins the squad.

Eddie Jones reveals his ambition to establish a Japanese NRL team, believing Japan could build a competitive rugby league franchise.

Australia survived a red card and late Japan fightback to beat the Brave Blossoms 35-32 in Les Kiss’ first match as Wallabies coach.

France rounded off the first leg of the Nations Championship with a commanding 42-15 win over Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Ireland made it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship with a hard-fought 36-20 victory over Japan in New South Wales.

Tadhg Beirne will captain Ireland for the first time from the start as Andy Farrell makes nine changes for the Japan Test.

Japan began their Nations Championship campaign with an impressive 27-10 win over Italy in Tokyo.

Kubota Spears full-back Shaun Stevenson is relishing the prospect of going up against his former Chiefs teammates Brodie Retallick and Anton Lienert-Brown in Sunday’s League One final against Kobe Steelers.

Eddie Jones has been suspended by Japan Rugby for six weeks and will miss four matches after verbally abusing officials on tour.

Japan backs Eddie Jones to continue as head coach through the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Their dramatic 24-23 win over Japan can provide Wales with a boost ahead of New Zealand’s visit, while Eddie Jones admitted he ‘wanted to kill someone’ after the Brave Blossoms’ last-minute defeat.

Eddie Jones blames Japan’s loss to Ireland on missed chances and knock-on call.

Ireland produced a commanding performance in Dublin on November 8, 2025, cruising to a 41-10 victory over Japan in their autumn international clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says six-month break made him mentally stronger ahead of Japan Test.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23 for the Quilter Nations Series clash against Japan at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Head coach Eddie Jones believes his Japan squad can go one better than their historic 2015 tip-over of the South Africa national rugby union team at Brighton as they prepare to face the reigning world champions at Wembley Stadium.