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Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: Japan 27-39 Argentina

Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick as Argentina have sealed a spot in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup following a 39-27 victory over Japan in the Pool D encounter at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
8 October 2023

Argentina name Santiago Carreras at fly-half for game against Japan

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has rung in the changes for the deciding Rugby World Cup game against Japan to be played at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
6 October 2023

Samoa's Ben Lam handed three-game ban

Samoa wing Ben Lam will miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against England to be played at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday following his three-game suspension.
3 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D - Japan v Samoa

Japan managed to overcome a stern resistance from a 14-man Samoa side as they sealed a 28-22 victory to keep their hope of quarter-final alive. Here are the highlights from the Pool D encounter.
29 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: Japan 28-22 Samoa

Japan registered their second win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they defeated Samoa 28-22 in the Pool D clash at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday.
29 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D: England v Japan

England overcame a spirited Japan side in greasy conditions at Stade de Nice on Sunday to maintain their winning streak in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.
18 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: England 34-12 Japan

England managed to overcome Japan with a 34-12 victory at Stade de Nice on Sunday to maintain their winning streak in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.
17 September 2023

Lewis Ludlam to start for England against Japan

England have included Lewis Ludlam in the starting line up for their second Rugby World Cup game against Japan to be played on Sunday.
15 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D: Japan v Chile

Japan kick-started their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-12 victory in their Pool D encounter in Toulouse on Sunday. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
10 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: Japan 42-12 Chile

Japan managed to overcome a spirited Chile side as they sealed a 42-12 victory in the Pool D clash of the Rugby World Cup in Toulouse on Sunday.
10 September 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to Pool C and D

Wales, Australia and England will need to improve on recent results if they are to be successful in France with the likes of Fiji and Argentina more than capable of progressing into the last eight.
7 September 2023

'Japan will not take Chile lightly' - Defence coach John Mitchell

Japan defense coach John Mitchell has warned his team to guard against complacency when they face Chile in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup in Toulouse on Sunday.
6 September 2023

Wayne Pivac appointed head coach of NEC Green Rockets

Japanese second-division side NEC Green Rockets have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Pivac as the head coach ahead of the new season.
25 August 2023

Josh Matavesi Exclusive: 'Signing for Camborne has led to this massive excitement factor in my belly'

The former Fiji international has returned home and will be plying his trade in the National Leagues.
26 July 2023

Six capped players in All Blacks XV for clash against Japan

All Blacks XV coach Leon MacDonald has named six capped players for the upcoming game against Japan XV to be played in Tokyo on Saturday.
6 July 2023

Jamie Joseph to step down from Japan head coach role after World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced that he will step down from the role following the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
6 July 2023

Kobelco Kobe Steelers add Mike Blair to backroom staff

Edinburgh have confirmed that former head coach Mike Blair will be joining the backroom staff of Japan Rugby League One side Kobelco Kobe Steelers.
23 June 2023

England to tour Japan in 2024 in a historic Test match

England will be heading to Japan next year to lock horns with the Brave Blossoms in what would be the first Test match between the two sides in the country.
22 June 2023

Jamie Joseph confident Japan can add to pressure on England in World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is confident that his side will be able to challenge England when the two teams lock horns with each other in the Pool D clash on 17th September in Nice.
13 June 2023

Rugby Rumours: Arundell to Top14, Hooper's Legacy, Pursuit for Pearson, Loading Up.

Arundell to Top14, Hooper's Legacy, Pursuit for Pearson, Loading Up.
9 June 2023