Amanaki Mafi

Leitch & Tui recalled into Japan squad for Ireland & Romania tests

Hitoshi Ono was the biggest casualty Monday when Japan head coach Jamie Joseph named his squad for the June internationals against Romania and Ireland.    "I have to give a special mention...

Super Rugby Round 6 Top Performers

Damian McKenzie   The Bulls came out the gate firing and looked to upset the Chiefs perfect start to Super Rugby 2017, when the lead 9-3 at the break.   The Chiefs 2nd halfway was much better...

Super Rugby Preview: Melbourne Rebels

The Rebels had one of their best Super Rugby campaigns in 2016 despite not making it to the knock-out stages of the competition, however they did manage to finish 3rd in the Australian conference.   Rebels...

Team of the Weekend

1. Mako Vunipola   Vunipola kept up his fabulous form under Eddie Jones with another standout performance at Twickenham. Setup a great team try and his all around performance was commendable.   2....

Wales 33-30 Japan: 3 Best Performers

Amanaki Mafi Hugely powerful performance from the No. 8, who didn't seem one bit phased by strong Welsh pack. Present all over the park, Mafi showed a superb running game and with his immense strength,...

Japan name squad for November Tests

Jamie Joseph has announced first Japan squad for Nov tests v Argentina, Georgia, Wales & Fiji.   The 36-man squad sees 16 uncapped players and no Michael Leitch or Hendrik Tui.  

Rebels secure Japan's Amanaki Mafi

The Melbourne Rebels have secured Japan’s number 8 Amanaki Mafi for the next Super Rugby season.   “Amanaki will compliment our backrow very well through his power game in the contact...

Mafi to leave Bath early

In a statement released earlier today, Bath have confirmed the early departure of Amanaki Mafi prior to the end of the season by mutual agreement with the Club.More to follow.

Premiership Rugby: Harlequins v Bath