All posts tagged "All Blacks"

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  Rugby

  / 1 month ago

  Japan 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...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Features

  / 2 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nagoya Grampus Win the Levain Cup Final in a Penalty Shootout

  Grampus squandered 2-0 and 3-2 leads before capitalizing on the winner-take-all bonanza of the Levain Cup penalty shootout against Albirex Niigata.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 4 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Returns to the Ring with Laser-Sharp Focus

  "I know in my mind what I need to do. [TJ] Doheny is a fighter who doesn't want to win by...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 7 months 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...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Rugby

  / 1 year ago

  2023 Rugby World Cup Final: South Africa is on Top of the World Again

  In the 106th showdown between rivals New Zealand and South Africa, the Rugby World Cup title was up for grabs in...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Features

  / 1 year ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] University of Oregon's Rikuu Nishida Selected in 11th Round of MLB Draft

  Rikuu Nishida set single-season records in runs and stolen bases for the Pac-12 Conference school before being drafted by the Chicago...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years 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...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Rugby

  / 2 years ago

  Japan 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...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Damian McKenzie Racking Up a Plethora of Points for Title-Chasing Sungoliath

  The 2021 Super Rugby points leader has amassed 20 or more points in five matches this season.

  By Ed Odeven