Japan

Brodie Retallick to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers at end of World Cup

New Zealand international Brodie Retallick becomes the latest player to announce a move to Japan after signing a new contract with Kobelco Steelers.
8 February 2023

Jamie Shillcock Exclusive: ‘It is an easier life than it was at the beginning of September’

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.
29 December 2022

Richie Mo'unga, Shannon Frizell set for Japan stint from 2024

All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell will be the heading to Japan at the end of next year's World Cup.
26 December 2022

‘Breaking history again’ – Eddie Jones & Owen Farrell post-Japan victory

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.
13 November 2022

England back to winning ways thanks to 52–13 victory over Japan

Both Marcus Smith and Guy Porter scored two tries each at Twickenham Stadium in the Autumn Nations Series to recover from their loss to Argentina a week ago.
12 November 2022

England vs Japan – A third ever Test with showstopping matchups

With England taking on Japan tomorrow afternoon at Twickenham Stadium, TRU’s Joe Harvey heard from the two teams’ head coaches as the two teams take on one another for just the third time in their histories.
11 November 2022

Owen Farrell: ‘It’s finishing off those chances for me that was the work-on’

England captain Owen Farrell spoke about playing Japan ahead of the two teams coming face to face at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon and the return of Jonny May to the starting XV.
10 November 2022

Eddie Jones makes five changes to England for Japan Test

Ahead of playing Japan in the second game of the Autumn Nations Series, England head coach Eddie Jones has made five changes to the team that started a week earlier in their loss to Argentina.
10 November 2022

Jamie George returns to England squad ahead of Japan clash

England have recalled Saracens hooker Jamie George into the 36-man training squad ahead of the autumn international fixture against Japan.
7 November 2022

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick handed two-week suspension

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick has been handed a two-week suspension following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Japan.
2 November 2022

Bryan Habana on global calendar – ‘You are not going to make everyone happy’

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.
1 November 2022

Match Centre: Japan 31-38 New Zealand

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.
29 October 2022

Marchant to Top14, Jantjies' Move, Japan tempts Galthié and Rona MIA

Marchant to Top14, Jantjies' Move, Japan tempts Galthié and Rona MIA
12 October 2022

Charlie Matthews Exclusive: ‘It definitely feels like being back at home’

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.
20 September 2022

New Zealand's Test against Japan in October confirmed

New Zealand will kick-start their end of the year series with a clash against Japan to be played in Tokyo on 29th October.
12 August 2022

France set to become top ranked side in World Rugby Rankings

France are set to become the top ranked side when the World Rugby updates the rankings on Monday.
10 July 2022

France defence coach Shaun Edwards to miss second Test against Japan

The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that defence coach Shaun Edwards will miss the second Test against Japan to be played on Saturday.
3 July 2022

Jamie Joseph seeks improvement from Japan after win over Uruguay

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.
26 June 2022

Japan to host Ireland Women in two-game series in August

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland Women's summer tour of Japan that will be played in August.
18 June 2022

Japan to host France for two Tests in July

The Japan Rugby Football Union announced that they will be hosting France for a two-game Test series in July.
1 March 2022