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Japan Suffers Rugby World Cup Defeat to England in Nice
A scrappy, error-filled first 60 minutes gave way to a more open final quarter in the Rugby World Cup clash as England pulled away from the...
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Rugby
/ 1 week agoAllez, The Brave Blossoms! Rugby and Japan's Special Sporting Footprint
From the Brave Blossoms to Shohei Ohtani, Japanese sports teams and their fun-loving, always impeccably tidy fans create a huge amount...
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Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJapan Begins Rugby World Cup with a Big Win Over Chile
The Brave Blossoms overpower Rugby World Cup debutant Chile to secure a 30-point win in Toulouse, France. Much tougher tests lie...
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Rugby
/ 2 weeks ago2023 Rugby World Cup: Group Stage Preview
With the 10th edition of the 20-team Rugby World Cup about to begin in France, SportsLook presents a preview of the...
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Rugby
/ 1 month agoRugby World Cup Roster for Brave Blossoms Now Unveiled
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph names 30 of the team's 33 roster spots for the Rugby World Cup. Three additional players...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] All Blacks Help Elevate Level of Japan Rugby League One
Current All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith will join the Toyota Verblitz after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, giving the...
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Rugby
/ 11 months agoJapan Comes Close to Stunning Upset over New Zealand's All Blacks
A late try by the Brave Blossoms' Kazuki Himeno put the pressure on the three-time Rugby World Cup winners, who held...
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Features
/ 11 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] For Sakura 15, Women's Rugby World Cup Represents Opportunity for Growth
Japan's national squad is making only its third tournament appearance this century. Therefore, each match is a vital part of its...
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoBrave Blossoms Falter in Second Half in Blowout Loss to France
Jamie Joseph’s team surrendered 29 points after the break against Les Bleus.
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoRebuilding Tonga Through the Bonds that Built Japanese Rugby
An irreplaceable bond of 40 years was behind the charity rugby match to help Tonga recover from the devastating underwater earthquake.
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoJapan Begins Preparations for 2023 Rugby World Cup With Rout of Uruguay
Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph used a combination of up-and-coming players and veterans in their first official match since November 2021.
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoJapan Rugby League One Closes First Season, Faces Challenge to Attract More Fans
“I think we were able to present a new image of rugby to the Japanese audience,” noted the new league’s executive...