All posts tagged "Rikiya Matsuda"

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  Rugby

  / 6 months ago

  England 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...

  By Jim Armstrong
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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

  Argentina Eliminates Japan from Rugby World Cup

  Jamie Joseph's Brave Blossoms contributed mightily to a pulsating Rugby World Cup game in Nantes, but they were beaten 39-27 by...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Rugby

  / 1 year ago

  Determined Japan Defeats Samoa in a Crucial Rugby World Cup Match

  Jamie Joseph's Brave Blossoms play with more freedom against Samoa in Toulouse, and the win keeps Japan's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Rugby

  / 1 year ago

  Japan 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...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Rugby

  / 1 year ago

  Rugby 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...

  By Ed Odeven
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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
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  Rugby

  / 3 years ago

  Brave Blossoms Face Challenges in Rising to the Next Great Goal

  The Japan national team will be entering the run-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a lot of work remaining...

  By JAPAN Forward
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  Japan Sports Notebook

  / 4 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Antlers End Marinos’ 11-Match Unbeaten Streak

  ~~ Since the J. League's inception in 1993, the Kashima Antlers and Yokohama F. Marinos have occupied significant spots in its...

  By Ed Odeven