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...
Author: Galileo Ferrari SHIZUOKA — The Brave Blossoms put in an effort for the ages by taking the victory away from Ireland in their Pool...
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...
Here’s a fact you probably didn’t know: Japan has the fourth largest rugby population in the world. This may not be surprising, given the country...
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....
Venues in Japan are all geared up for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which will be held from September 20. Among them, the Hanazono Rugby...
The Japan Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday, August 29, the 31-man roster (18 forwards, 13 backs) for a national team that is determined to...
When talking about rugby, there is something that you should never forget — beer. Just as the oval shaped ball is indispensable to rugby, beer...
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...
Photo Credit Japanese sports fans have gained a reputation for bringing their admirable manners and etiquette along with them when they travel to events, as seen...