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Rugby
Dec 12, 2016

Sunwolves name squad for second Super Rugby campaign

Japan's Sunwolves endured a rocky debut season in Super Rugby, posting only one win. As they head into their second campaign, the Sunwolves' see the glass as half-full, because the only way left to go is up.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 12, 2016

Japan takes fourth in rugby sevens

Japan failed to cap its astonishing run at the Rio Olympic rugby sevens tournament with a medal after losing to Fiji in the semifinals and South Africa in the bronze-medal match on Thursday.
Rugby
Sep 25, 2015

Rugby World Cup TV viewership makes big climb in Japan

Nearly 20 million Japanese watched their team's Rugby World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday following the Brave Blossoms' stunning 34-32 upset of South Africa in their opening game.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 25, 2014

Japan punches ticket to Rugby World Cup in final sporting event at national stadium

Japan booked its place at the 2015 Rugby World Cup with a 49-8 win over Hong Kong on Sunday in the final sporting event at National Stadium before it is demolished and rebuilt to stage the 2020 Olympics.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 7, 2022

Ruthless England sacks Eddie Jones nine months from Rugby World Cup

Jones' future was in the balance following a recent Autumn series where a lone win over Japan and fortunate draw with New Zealand were bookended by defeats.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 6, 2022

England rugby coach Eddie Jones to be sacked, U.K. media reports say

One report suggested former England captain and assistant coach Steve Borthwick, currently at Leicester, is to take over.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 21, 2022

Japan's Dylan Riley says Brave Blossoms need more tests to prepare for Rugby World Cup

The Brave Blossoms have played just 12 tests since reaching the quarterfinals of the 2019 World Cup on home soil.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2022

Ireland's Johnny Sexton focused on Rugby World Cup win, not rankings

The 37-year-old captain is focused on success in France next year, even if opponents might try and talk up his team's presence at the top of the table.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 29, 2021

Japan takes bronze in wheelchair rugby with impressive 60-52 win over Australia

Japan may not be leaving the Paralympic wheelchair rugby competition with the medal it was hoping for, but it's not leaving empty-handed either.

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