Search results for "rugby"
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Features
/ 4 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Handles the Pressure to Win in Monaco
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi saved her best for last to claim victory on her final...
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Features
/ 5 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan's Athletes for the Paris Olympics Receive a Spirited Send-Off
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the...
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Baseball
/ 5 months agoBaseball Swing Analysis and More as US Sports Equipment Giant Opens New Tokyo Facility
Marucci Sports, a major sports equipment manufacturer, offers baseball lovers in Tokyo a new way to analyze their performance and improve...
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Rugby
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] NBA Great Ray Allen Shares Love of the Game with Fans
On a visit to Tokyo during the NBA Finals, the Basketball Hall of Fame inductee interacted with fans and shared helpful...
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Soccer
/ 5 months agoFrom Unheralded to Indispensable: For Wataru Endo, a Season to Remember with Liverpool
After arriving as an under-the-radar signing, Wataru Endo played a key role for Liverpool in its four high-level competitions in the...
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Sports
/ 5 months agoEDITORIAL | A National Stadium of Tradition and Cutting-Edge Technology
The NTT-led consortium calls for the National Stadium to become an events mecca on a historic site, driving development of Japan's...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Achieves a Big Career Milestone
Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami belted his 200th career home run on May 15, becoming the youngest player in NPB history (24...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue is a Big Favorite in Title Bout with Luis Nery
Undisputed super bantamweight champ Naoya Inoue returns to the spotlight in his first-ever fight at Tokyo Dome after 21 straight wins...
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Boxing
/ 7 months agoLuis Nery Eyeing a Stunning Upset of Naoya Inoue
Infamous in Japan, Luis Nery of Mexico had to have a Japan Boxing Commission lifetime ban overturned so that he can...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Analysis: Yuta Watanabe Makes a Smart Choice in Pursuing Move to B.League
Considering the ups and downs of his time in the NBA, now's an ideal time for Yuta Watanabe to begin the...
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Soccer
/ 7 months agoKyogo Furuhashi is Enduring a Difficult Third Season with Celtic FC
After a superb 2022-23 campaign, Kyogo Furuhashi hasn't been as prolific this season. It's time to analyze that and Celtic FC's...