WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Japan Rugby Football Union is challenging a decision by Asia Rugby to temporarily suspend JRFU executive director Kensuke Iwabuchi over a possible Code of Conduct breach ...

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am has urged young players entering the national setup to be themselves, embrace the environment and avoid being intimidated by senior stars in camp.

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The All Blacks overcame a spirited start by Japan to run in 10 tries on the way to a 64-19 win Saturday in the first of five matches on their Northern Hemisphere tour. Japan ...

Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event. Japan Rugby Football Union president Masato Tsuchida said an ...

South Africa are set to face Japan at Wembley Stadium during their autumn international series, in the first rugby fixture to be played at the London venue since 2016. The match will be a replay of ...

Japan won gold by defeating Team USA 48-41 in the wheelchair rugby final at the 2024 Paralympics on Monday. The victory sealed Japan’s first-ever gold in the popular event. The Japanese players and ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Flyhalf Kyohei Yamasawa has become the first home grown player to top the regular season scoring list in Japan Rugby League One in his first full season for the Saitama ...

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