Japan

Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers

eicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.   He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...

Hurricanes Sign Quartet for 2025

The Hurricanes announced the signings of halfback, Jordi Viljoen and lock Tom Allen on two-year deals, as well as the re-signings of midfielder/winger Bailyn Sullivan and prop Pouri Rakete-Stones (both...

Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV

Six players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...

Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...

Maori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024

Māori All Blacks selectors of Ross Filipo (Muaūopko), Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa), Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahugunu) and Jamie Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne) have announced a 28-strong...

Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests

Australian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...

Eddie Jones after Japans loss to England

"We got 8 new caps today that have all had a fantastic learning experience and sometimes you get a lesson before you get anything else and they got that today"   Eddie Jones spoke to the media...

Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024

With the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...

China and South Africa qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic rugby sevens

China women and South Africa men secured the twelfth and final places in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 rugby sevens competitions with victory at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco China women...

Match Highlights: Japan v England