Japan women's rugby team: All you need to know With the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup now just days away, all eyes are on Ireland's opener with Japan. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland's Pool C opponents. Rugby • 21 Aug
Japan women's rugby team: All you need to know With the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup now just days away, all eyes are on Ireland's opener with Japan. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland's Pool C opponents. Rugby • 21 Aug
Japan confirm Jones return as head coach The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Eddie Jones' return as head coach on Wednesday. Rugby • 13 Dec 23
Japan confirm Jones return as head coach The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Eddie Jones' return as head coach on Wednesday. Rugby • 13 Dec 23
England set for All Blacks after comfortable Japan win England warmed up for their autumn blockbuster against New Zealand by over-running Japan 52-13 at Twickenham, bouncing back from last week's defeat to Argentina. Rugby • 12 Nov 22
England set for All Blacks after comfortable Japan win England warmed up for their autumn blockbuster against New Zealand by over-running Japan 52-13 at Twickenham, bouncing back from last week's defeat to Argentina. Rugby • 12 Nov 22
Japan's Six Nations talks but prefer Rugby Championship Japan are in talks with both the Six Nations and Rugby Championship over entering an expanded version of the competitions. Rugby • 01 Jan 22
Japan's Six Nations talks but prefer Rugby Championship Japan are in talks with both the Six Nations and Rugby Championship over entering an expanded version of the competitions. Rugby • 01 Jan 22
Matsushima and Tamura named in strong Japan team Kotaro Matsushima and Yu Tamura are notable inclusions in the Japan team to take on Ireland in Saturday's Autumn Nations Series opener at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 04 Nov 21
Matsushima and Tamura named in strong Japan team Kotaro Matsushima and Yu Tamura are notable inclusions in the Japan team to take on Ireland in Saturday's Autumn Nations Series opener at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 04 Nov 21
James Ryan targets consistency for improving Ireland As Andy Farrell's Ireland move further down the World Cup line, so too does the coaching team around him. Rugby • 30 Oct 21
James Ryan targets consistency for improving Ireland As Andy Farrell's Ireland move further down the World Cup line, so too does the coaching team around him. Rugby • 30 Oct 21
World Cup 'on the horizon' for Ireland, says Sexton Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says their World Cup planning starts now, two years out from the tournament in France. Rugby • 26 Oct 21
World Cup 'on the horizon' for Ireland, says Sexton Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says their World Cup planning starts now, two years out from the tournament in France. Rugby • 26 Oct 21
