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Kobe's Gatland inspires comeback against Perenara's Rams
Dave Rennie’s play-off contenders Kobe Steelers fought back from a 14-point deficit to narrowly defeat Black Rams Tokyo 27-24 at...
Mark Pickering
14 minutes ago4 min read

Yokohama Canon Eagles signs Jeandre Labuschagne
Play-off contenders Yokohama Canon Eagles has announced that South African loose forward Jeandre Labuschagne has joined the club until...
Mark Pickering
2 days ago1 min read

Quade Cooper announces his departure from Kintetsu LinersÂ
Former Wallabies star Quade Cooper has announced that he will leave division two side Hanazono Kintetsu Liners at the end of the season....
Mark Pickering
4 days ago2 min read

South African Friedle Olivier joins the Dynaboars
League One surprise package Mitsubishi Dynaboars has signed experienced South African flanker Friedle Olivier until the end of the...
Mark Pickering
4 days ago2 min read


EXCLUSIVE – Lomano Lemeki suffers broken jaw
Mie Honda Heat star Lomano Lemeki suffered a broken jaw after starring on his return against Urayasu D-Rocks on Saturday. Evergreen Japan...
Mark Pickering
5 days ago2 min read


Faf de Klerk returns to SA for surgery
Yokohama Canon Eagles scrum-half Faf de Klerk has returned home to South Africa to undergo surgery on his right hand. The two-time World...
Mark Pickering
6 days ago2 min read


Champions Toshiba beat Saitama to move top
Champions Toshiba Brave Lupus defeated Saitama Wild Knights 42-31 to replace them at the top of the table as Robbie Deans’ side were...
Mark Pickering
Mar 223 min read

Pieter-Steph du Toit set to return to Toyota in April
World Player of The Year Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to return to Japan in mid-April as he steps up his recover from shoulder surgery....
Mark Pickering
Mar 212 min read


Rugby stars see Ohtani’s Dodgers sweep the Cubs
League One stars witnessed the homecoming of Japan’s national hero Shohei Ohtani as his Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on...
Mark Pickering
Mar 203 min read

EXCLUSIVE - Div. 3 side tried to lure Hadleigh Parkes back to Japan
Former Wales star Hadleigh Parkes was close to returning to Japan recently to turn out for division three newcomers Secom Rugguts. Â ...
Mark Pickering
Mar 192 min read


RugbyJP picks a Japan-based South Africa team
RugbyJP.com has picked a star-studded Japan-based South Africa Test team. A host of the back-to-back world champions' leading names ply...
Mark Pickering
Mar 181 min read


Premier Sports to air League One in the UK
British broadcaster Premier Sports has snapped up the rights to air Japan Rugby League One in the UK and Ireland. SSBL Limited-owned...
Mark Pickering
Mar 182 min read


EXCLUSIVE - Kerevi eyes Lions series in Australia
Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has held his hand up for selection for the Wallabies’ series against the British and Irish Lions this...
Mark Pickering
Mar 182 min read


Japan-based ANZAC XV to face British & Irish Lions
RugbyJP has picked a Japan-based ANZAC XV to face the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer. The trans-Tasman team will be...
Mark Pickering
Feb 281 min read


Japan’s defence coach joins Leicester Tigers
Japan national team’s defence coach David Kidwell has joined Michael Cheika’s Leicester Tigers on a secondment until the end of the...
Mark Pickering
Feb 272 min read


All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu, 42, rejoins Toulon
Double World Cup winner Ma'a Nonu has made a stunning return to France’s Top 14 giants Toulon. The All Blacks legend, who turns 43 in...
Mark Pickering
Feb 251 min read


UPDATED - Asia Rugby suspends JRFU Executive Director
Asia Rugby , the governing body of rugby union in Asia, has suspended its Vice President and Japan Rugby Football Union’s Executive...
Mark Pickering
Feb 251 min read


Shizuoka’s South African starlet undergoes surgery
Shizuoka Blue Revs starlet Damian Markus has undergone surgery and will miss the rest of the League One season. Markus, 21, whose wonder...
Mark Pickering
Feb 251 min read


Champions Toshiba pip Black Rams 45-44 in thriller
League One champions Toshiba Brave Lupus produced a professional display to defeat a spirited Black Rams Tokyo side 45-44 in a pulsating...
Mark Pickering
Feb 224 min read


4 Things to Look Out for in Round Nine
1. Michael Hooper returns for Toyota Verblitz Ex-Australia captain Michael Hooper returns to top-flight 15-a-side action for the first...
Mark Pickering
Feb 214 min read
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