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England have recalled Saracens hooker Jamie George into the 36-man training squad ahead of the autumn international fixture against Japan.

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick has been handed a two-week suspension following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Japan.

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.

New Zealand successfully overcame a stern resistance from Japan as they sealed a 38-31 win in their opening fixture of their end-of-the year series at National Stadium in Tokyo.

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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.

New Zealand will kick-start their end of the year series with a clash against Japan to be played in Tokyo on 29th October.

France are set to become the top ranked side when the World Rugby updates the rankings on Monday.

The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that defence coach Shaun Edwards will miss the second Test against Japan to be played on Saturday.

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.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland Women's summer tour of Japan that will be played in August.

The Japan Rugby Football Union announced that they will be hosting France for a two-game Test series in July.

Japan have announced the appointment of John Mitchell as the new defence coach.

Japan Rugby Football Union chief executive Kensuke Iwabuchi revealed that the board is in discussion with Six Nations and Rugby Championship.

Stuart Hogg broke the record for most tries for Scotland as they went on to beat Japan 29-20 in their clash at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

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.