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Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 19, 2017
Hachimura hopes to get game back for Under-19 World Cup
Just listening to how he talks and reacts, he just seems the same kid that we came to know from his high school days in Japan.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 17, 2017
Sunwolves stay positive despite steep learning curve
The Sunwolves may have won only one game out of 10 so far this season, but Japan's Super Rugby team is confident that its efforts will pay off somewhere down the line.
Rugby
May 17, 2017
All Blacks to tour Japan in November 2018
Japan will play the two-time defending Rugby World Cup champions All Blacks in a November test match next year, the two unions announced jointly on Wednesday.
Rugby
May 16, 2017
Former Japan captain Leitch set to return
Michael Leitch is heading back to Japan after announcing Tuesday that this season will be his last Super Rugby campaign with the Chiefs.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 15, 2017
Japan beats Honduras in final Under-20 World Cup warm-up
Japan won its last preparatory game ahead of the Under-20 World Cup on Monday, coming from behind to beat Honduras 3-2 in a friendly at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 12, 2017
Jones hints at 2018 Twickenham test against England for Brave Blossoms
Japan was not drawn in the 2019 Rugby World Cup pool phase with England, the team coached by its former boss Eddie Jones. The earliest they could meet at the tournament would be in the semifinals, provided both teams get that far.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 11, 2017
All Blacks open to scheduling match in Japan to get ready for Rugby World Cup
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen hinted Wednesday that the All Blacks could play a match in Japan before they defend their title here at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 11, 2017
England boss Jones embraces challenge of tough Pool C
England coach Eddie Jones laughed off suggestions that his team has been drawn in a 2019 Rugby World Cup "Group of Death" after being paired with France and Argentina in Pool C on Wednesday.
SOCCER / J. League
May 10, 2017
Kobe beats Kofu to maintain perfect record in Levain Cup
Vissel Kobe maintained their perfect record in Group B with a come-from-behind 2-1 win at home against Ventforet Kofu in the YBC Levain Cup on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 10, 2017
Japan drawn with Ireland, Scotland for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Host nation Japan was drawn to face Ireland, Scotland and two teams yet to qualify in the group stage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup at a lavish ceremony at Kyoto State Guest House on Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 10, 2017
Japan coach Joseph ready to hit ground running in preparation for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph is keen to get a first-hand look at his 2019 Rugby World Cup rivals when the Brave Blossoms play Ireland in two test matches in June.
Rugby
May 9, 2017
England coach Jones says preparation, not draw key for Rugby World Cup
Former Japan coach and current England boss Eddie Jones said Tuesday he didn't care what pool his team ends up in when the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup is made Wednesday at Kyoto State Guest House.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 9, 2017
Rugby leaders using ambitious projects to grow sport in Asia
On the eve of Wednesday's draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, organizers are hoping the tournament will spur even more interest in the sport in the world's largest continent.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 8, 2017
Rugby world converges on Kyoto for 2019 World Cup draw
The eyes of the rugby world will be on Kyoto this week, as Japan's ancient capital hosts the draw for the 2019 World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 3, 2017
Kubo becomes second-youngest player to make J. League top-team debut
Former Barcelona wunderkind Takefusa Kubo made his top-team debut for FC Tokyo in a 1-0 win over Consadole Sapporo in the Levain Cup on Wednesday, becoming the second-youngest player to appear in J. League's first division competition.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 2, 2017
Hall of Famer Sakata, wrestling legend Yoshida among presenters for RWC draw
World Rugby Hall of Famer Yoshihiro Sakata and Olympic wrestling legend Saori Yoshida will be among the presenters at next week's draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, organizers announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 2, 2017
15-year-old Kubo receives spot on Japan's Under-20 World Cup squad
Fifteen-year-old former Barcelona prodigy Takefusa Kubo was among 21 named to the Japan squad Tuesday for the upcoming Under-20 World Cup in South Korea.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 30, 2017
Neorealism triumphs in Hong Kong
Neorealism became the third Japanese horse to win the Audemars Piquet Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Hong Kong on Sunday, when he captured his first G1 title.
Rugby
Apr 28, 2017
Nijo Castle to host event in May before 2019 RWC first-round draw
Nijo Castle in Kyoto, a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO, will host an event on the eve of the May 10 first-round draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, tournament organizers said Friday.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 27, 2017
Antlers, Reds to meet Dortmund, Sevilla in July friendlies
The defending J. League champion Kashima Antlers and the 2016 Levain Cup-winning Urawa Reds will host Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla in a pair of summer friendlies, the league announced Thursday.

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