Author: Galileo Ferrari YOKOHAMA — South Africa played powerfully and precisely, with two converted tries and six successful penalty kicks against England's four penalties,...
Reminiscent of what was called “the biggest upset in the history of rugby” four years ago, the Japanese national rugby team delivered another outstanding performance...
Japan’s national team, Brave Blossoms, took command of the second half for a spectacular come-from-behind win against Ireland in their second 2019 Rugby World Cup match...
Author: Terry Hearn While there is a passionate fan base for rugby union in Japan and other Asian nations, the World Cup is a competition dominated...
After an enthusiastic buildup, the Rugby World Cup 2019 finally opened on Friday night, September 20, with its first match in Pool A, where the host...
What is Japan’s “national sport”? It depends on what is meant by “national,” or if we’re talking about spectators or participants, amateur or professional....
Japan’s national team led by Michael Leitch, the 30-year-old flanker from the Toshiba Brave Lupus, is poised for the Rugby World Cup taking place in...
The kickoff for the 2019 World Cup is approaching in Japan, with the host country facing Russia on September 20. It will be the first...
By The Sankei Shimbun Hanazono Rugby Stadium’s renovation, carried out with a view to hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2019, has...
