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Springboks book November date with exciting Brave Blossoms
The World Champion Springboks will start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a historic Test against Japan at London's iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1 November.
Eddie Jones rates Bok Bolter Grant Williams as the quickest No.9 in the world
Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is the fastest No.9 in the game.
Wales end 18-match losing streak with gutsy win over Japan in Kobe
Wales ended almost two years of heartbreak by claiming their first victory since the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a 31-22 win over Japan in Kobe.
Wales' troubles continue as Japan condemn them to 18th successive defeat
Wales' woes deepened on Saturday as Japan handed them an 18th straight defeat, edging a tightly contested first Test 24-19 in Kitakyushu.
Ardie Savea follows All Blacks superstars to Japan
After a superlative season with Moana Pasifika, All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to play in Japan.
'A huge loss': All Blacks star Mark Tele'a set to exit NZ Rugby for Japan
In another blow to the All Blacks, winger Mark Tele'a has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
