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Australia rugby head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of his team's clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 19, 2024
Australia not focusing on Grand Slam sweep after thrashing Wales
Sunday's result condemned Wales to a national record 11th consecutive test defeat.
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he wants to continue in his role, but would support change amid the team's struggles.
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Nov 18, 2024
Head coach Warren Gatland would support any change that helps slumping Wales
Turning to his future, with a six-day turnaround before Wales faces a daunting fixture against back-to-back world champion South Africa, Gatland said: "I don't know.
Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit competes during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Apr 11, 2024
Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit knows NFL dream with Chiefs can end at any point
Rees-Zammit said in January he was leaving rugby union to explore an NFL career and became part of the NFL International Player Pathway Program.
Argentina players celebrate after their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win over Wales in Marseille, France, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Oct 15, 2023
Argentina surges into semis with battling comeback win over Wales
The Pumas will play New Zealand in Paris next week.
Wales' Aaron Wainwright celebrates with fans after his team's win over Australia at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon, France, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 25, 2023
Wales blows out Australia to punch ticket to World Cup quarterfinals
Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup after producing a record-breaking performance against Australia.
A deadly parasite that’s ravaged bee populations globally has made deeper inroads into Australia.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Sep 11, 2023
Bee-killing mite's rapid spread could cost Australia billions
A mite known for feeding on bees has spread further inland toward Victoria, the nation’s biggest producer of nuts and fruit.
South Africa's Franco Mostert (top) attempts to tackle Scotland fullback Oliver Smith during their match at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille, France, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 11, 2023
South Africa and Wales make winning starts at Rugby World Cup
The Springboks defeated Scotland, while Wales had to hold off a late rally by Fiji.
Wales coach Warren Gatland (right) says Taulupe Faletau (not pictured) is not feeling any discomfort in his calf.
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Aug 11, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland expects Taulupe Faletau to play at World Cup
Wales coach Warren Gatland is "pretty confident" key backrow forward Taulupe Faletau will be fit to take his place in the squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in France.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 26, 2023
Wales come up short against England after 'harrowing' week
Saturday's Six Nations fixture in Cardiff came after a tense standoff between Wales players and the country's rugby union that nearly resulted in a strike.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 25, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland not concerned about team's mentality ahead of England clash
The members of the Wales national rugby team have returned to practice full of fight and eager to reverse their recent run of poor results.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 23, 2023
Wales ready to move forward after avoiding strike ahead of clash with England
Wales captain Ken Owens said he hoped the country would no longer be the 'laughing stock' of rugby.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 29, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland raises concerns over Netflix documentary
Netflix will produce a 'behind the scenes' series on the Six Nations along the lines of those recently aired for Formula One and tennis.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 10, 2023
Wales captain Gareth Bale announces retirement
The former Tottenham and Real Madrid winger remains a legend of the national team, having guided Wales to two European Championships and its first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1958.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 30, 2022
'Golden generation' disappoints as Welsh dragon fails to roar
Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale have long carried Wales on their shoulders, but the aging duo crumbled under the weight of expectation in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 30, 2022
England's Rashford and Foden justify Southgate's rare reshuffle
England roar into the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup as Marcus Rashford scores twice in a 3-0 rout of Wales.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 26, 2022
Iranian fans savor victory but wrangle over protests
Ahead of the match, which ended in a 2-0 win for Iran, several fans said security had prevented them or friends from taking symbols of support for protesters into the stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Gareth Bale rescues Wales with late equalizer against United States
The Welsh captain's successful 83rd-minute penalty conversion triggered roars from a large and raucous contingent of supporters at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
Rob Page caps remarkable rise by taking Wales back to World Cup
Prior to Euro 2016, Wales' last major tournament was in 1958, when it reached the World Cup quarterfinals.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 6, 2022
Ardie Savea helps All Blacks extend winning run over Wales
The All Blacks extended their unbeaten streak against the Welsh to 33 games, a record that goes back to 1953.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Portia Woodman score two as New Zealand hammer Wales in Rugby World Cup
Prolific winger Portia Woodman scored two of New Zealand's 10 tries as the defending champions remained unbeaten after two rounds of matches.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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