JAPAN

All Blacks rally after slow start to secure big win against Japan in Yokohama

New Zealand overcame a slow start to produce a dominant display against Japan and seal a comfortable 64-19 victory in Yokohama.

26 Oct 2024

Kurt-Lee Arendse ready for new adventure as he takes his talents to Japan

Springbok flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse has announced he is heading to Japan, with the winger penning a deal to join the Mitsubishi Dynabours.

08 Oct 2024

Ayanda Malinga of South Africa Women celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the WXV 2 match between South Africa and Japan at DHL Stadium on September 27, 2024 in Cape Town, South Af

Ayanda Malinga happy with Bok Women's WXV 2 opening performance

Springbok Women winger Ayanda Malinga believes she executed her role very well to help the national team secure their first WXV 2 win against Japan on Friday at DHL Stadium.

28 Sep 2024

Blitzboks power past Japan to qualify for Olympic Sevens quarter-finals

The Springbok Sevens team did what they needed to do by beating Japan 49-5 to secure the last available spot in the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens quarter-finals.

25 Jul 2024

Marcus Smith leads England to dominant victory over Japan in Tokyo showdown

Marcus Smith stole the show as England inflicted a crushing 52-17 defeat on Japan and their former head coach Eddie Jones at Tokyo's National Stadium.

22 Jun 2024