Ahead of Harlequins’ Premiership Rugby Cup opener against London Irish at The Stoop, Charlie Matthews spoke about his return to West London, captaining the club on his second debut and playing ‘proper rugby’ again.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph was pleased with his team's win over Uruguay but seeks more improvement as they line up to face France in a two-game series.
Two years ago, Scotland were dumped out of the World Cup by Japan, but a lot has changed for Gregor Townsend's side since then as the two teams meet at BT Murrayfield this weekend.
Johnny Sexton celebrated his 100th Test for Ireland with a 16-point contribution as his side went on to thrash Japan 60-5 in the Autumn Nations Series opener at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called up uncapped Connacht winger Mack Hansen to the squad ahead of the autumn internationals opener against Japan to be played at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ahead of his team’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Japan on Saturday, Johnny Sexton spoke about building towards the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and looking over his shoulder at the talent emerging at fly-half.
Japan flanker Ben Gunter feels the Brave Blossoms can be competitive if they are given a chance to compete in the Rugby Championship tournament following their spirited performance against Australia in Oita on Saturday.
Australian-born trio Jack Cornelsen, Ben Gunter and Dylan Riley are in line to make their debut for Japan as they set to take on the Wallabies in Oita on Saturday.