Rugby
Rugby is a 'Hooligan's Game Played by Gentlemen'
The earliest evidence of rugby in Japan dates to 1866 in Yokohama, but the heart of the game, fought by universities and pros alike, lies in...
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/ 3 weeks agoGuardian Gods of Rugby, the Game an Englishman Introduced
Sawata Shrine in Kyoto may be small, but it is sacred ground for rugby players and fans, and where the first...
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/ 4 months agoVeteran Rugby Mentor Graham Rowntree Hired to Lead the Urayasu D-Rocks
A former title-winning rugby coach of Irish squad Munster, Rowntree replaces Greig Laidlaw, who guided the D-Rocks during the 2024-25 League...
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/ 11 months agoJapan Rugby Squad to Kick Off November Tour Against Ireland
The Brave Blossoms, who are 13th in the world rankings, are also scheduled to play rugby matches against Wales and Georgia...
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/ 1 year agoJapan Experiencing a Tough Autumn on the Rugby Field
The Brave Blossoms are in Europe as part of the Autumn Nations Series. It's been a difficult tour so far for...
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/ 1 year agoJapan Falls to Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup Final
Fiji scored four second-half tries to pull away for a runaway triumph over the Brave Blossoms in the Pacific Nations Cup...
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/ 2 years agoJapan Rugby under Eddie Jones: Lessons from Defeat and Looking Forward to the 2027 World Cup
A 35-point loss to England to usher in Jones' second tenure as Brave Blossoms boss provided the first opportunity for the...
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/ 2 years agoEngland Hammers Japan to Spoil the Return of Eddie Jones as Brave Blossoms Coach
Jones fielded a largely young and inexperienced side and England scored eight tries against the Brave Blossoms for a one-sided win...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Rugby Title Match a Showcase for Two Exceptional Teams
Fans were treated to a classic championship showdown between a pair of Japan Rugby League One powerhouse teams, the Brave Lupus...
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Rugby
/ 2 years agoJapan Rugby League One Roars Back: Exciting Opening Weekend, Stellar Performances, and Power Shifts Unveiled
The opening day of the 2023-24 Japan Rugby League One campaign featured four intense matches, setting the stage for an action-packed...
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/ 2 years agoEddie Jones Returns as Coach of Brave Blossoms Amid Accusations the Hiring Process was Rigged
Speaking in Tokyo, Eddie Jones denied reports he spoke to Japan Rugby Football Union officials while he was still under contract...
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/ 2 years ago2023-24 Japan Rugby League One Season: Previewing Conference B's Six Teams
The Wild Knights are determined to avenge their loss in last season's Rugby League One final, while the Eagles and Verblitz...
