Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia
Yu Tamura and Kotaro Mutsushima celebrate

Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia

South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday. (more…)

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Blitzboks surge past Japan
Werner Kok

Blitzboks surge past Japan

The Blitzboks overturned a 7-5 half-time deficit to claim a 22-7 win over Japan in their opening match at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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Preview: Japan vs All Blacks
Richie Mo'Unga

Preview: Japan vs All Blacks

The selection of an experimental All Blacks side will provide further insight into New Zealand’s player depth in Tokyo this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Japan duo announce retirement
Japan duo retire

Japan duo announce retirement

Japan stalwarts Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe have retired from international football after Japan's World Cup exit. The Blue Samurai led 2-0 in their Round of 16 fixture with Belgium…

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Watch: Belgium edge Japan
Belgium v Japan

Watch: Belgium edge Japan

Nacer Chadli’s 94th-minute winner completed a sensational comeback as Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to book a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. (more…)

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