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SUPER RUGBY

Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 5, 2016
Goromaru embraces opportunity with Queensland Reds
Though he received widespread media exposure following his success at last fall's Rugby World Cup, Ayumu Goromaru is a man of few words, at least publicly.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 21, 2015
Japan reveals Sunwolves roster; Hammett named as coach
A few of Japan's Rugby World Cup stars, including Akihito Yamada, Shota Horie and Hitoshi Ono, will headline the Sunwolves squad that will compete in Super Rugby next spring, team organizers revealed on Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2015
Japan eyes World Cup heroes for Super Rugby's Sunwolves
Japan's new Super Rugby franchise is hoping to ride the wave of the national team's World Cup success when it enters the competition next season.
Rugby
Sep 28, 2015
Japan's new franchise on Super Rugby slate
Japan will get its first taste of Super Rugby action at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground in Tokyo on Feb. 27 when the new Japanese franchise hosts the Lions of Johannesburg, tournament organizers said on Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 30, 2015
Japan looking to draw strength from off-field rugby turmoil
Japan captain Michael Leitch fears that Japanese rugby is in danger of squandering the momentum it has built up in recent years following a harrowing week for the sport.

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