Japan

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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New Zealand international Brodie Retallick becomes the latest player to announce a move to Japan after signing a new contract with Kobelco Steelers.

Ahead of playing his second game for Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars in Japan, former Worcester Warriors back Jamie Shillcock spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about leaving the West Midlands, his new challenge and hopes for Sixways.

All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell will be the heading to Japan at the end of next year's World Cup.

Following England’s 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham, Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell discussed their victory, taking on the All Blacks next weekend and the impressive Freddie Steward.