Rugby fans from long-time supporters to newly minted enthusiasts crammed into bars and viewing zones in Tokyo on Friday to cheer as Japan kicked off the World Cup with a win in the opener against ...

Japan believe they have made “a big statement” by beating Italy in their Nations Championship opener and are confident they can take that momentum into next weekend’s clash with Ireland. Japan pulled ...

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Japan believe they have made "a big statement" by beating Italy in their Nations Championship opener and are confident they ...

The Nations Championship arrives in July 2026 with a 12-team format that puts the Six Nations sides against Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand, and South Africa across six rounds. Three ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Two octopuses in Obira, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, have predicted the hosts of the Rugby World Cup will not progress from their pool when the tournament begins ...

The stands and seats following most sporting events are usually atrocious. Between plastic cups, used napkins, and food containers left behind, most people leave their trash for stadium employees to ...

SANZAAR haven't written off the idea of expanding the Rugby Championship despite rejection Fiji and Japan in 2024.

Rennie’s view that League One was of a far greater playing standard than that suggested by those who dismiss it, was ...

March 9 (Reuters) - Japan will host Uruguay in two games in June before home matches against France the following month, the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) said in a statement, opens new tab on ...