Japan

Fly-half Jumpei Ogura kicked 18 points for Japan as they completed a 33-21 victory over Romania in Kyushu on Saturday.

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Japan came up with a four try performance as they defeated South Africa by 10-22 in the final in Hong Kong and secure a berth in the Women's Sevens series.

The World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Qualifying kicked-off on Thursday in Hong Kong with Japan, Belgium and South Africa topping the respective pools.

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Team GB and England rugby team are in touch with each other to discuss their course of preparations for their respective grand events in Japan.

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate stated that his team's performance against Japan left a lot to be desired despite finishing on the winning side.

Replacement fly-half Sam Davies kicked a drop goal in the final minute to snatch a 33-30 victory for Wales from Japan at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Let us take a look on the few of the key points ahead of Wales' home clash against Japan in Cardiff on Saturday.

As Wales and Japan lock horns on Saturday at Millennium Stadium, we take a look on a few of the facts from the game.

Wales interim coach Rob Howley insisted not to exert any pressure on Ospreys wing Keelan Giles as he is set to make his Test debut from the bench in the upcoming autumn international against Japan at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Wales lock Luke Charteris expects a tough challenge from Japan when the two teams meet each other at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

The continuing globalisation of professional rugby has seen an ever-increasing focus emerge on the exploits of the Tier Two nations.

Fly-half Nicholas Sanchez contributed with 29 points as Argentina registered a comfortable 20-54 victory over Japan in Tokyo on Sautrday.

It may feel like the latest Rugby World Cup cycle is only just beginning, but already the prospect of seeding for the 2019 edition of the tournament looms ominously on the horizon.

Newly appointed Sunwolves head coach Filo Tiatia has promised for an improved performance from the club in the upcoming season after having a disappointing debut in the 2016 Super Rugby.

The organisers of the 2019 World Cup in Japan believe the historic victory achieved by the country in the previous edition of the marquee tournament against South Africa has created an unprecedented interest in the tournament.

Japan fullback Lomano Lemeki could not hide his excitement after his team claimed a historic victory over New Zealand in the opening game of the Olympics rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium on Tuesday.

A re-cap of all the scores and re-live the very best action from a busy June test window. Including great matches like New Zealand v Wales, Australia v England, South Africa v Ireland, Argentina v France and Japan v Scotland!