Mark Pickering
Japan Olympian turned referee Ano Kuwai to officiate in League One
Japan’s history-making Rio 2016 sevens Olympian Ano Kuwai has been selected to referee in League One for the first time. Hokkaido native...
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Mark Pickering
6 days ago3 min read
Suntory’s Sean McMahon ‘super excited’ to return
Fit-again Suntory Sungoliath star Sean McMahon recently made his long-awaited return from injury during the club's pre-season clash...
Mark Pickering
Nov 161 min read
VIDEO - Best of Kwagga Smith in Japan
Best of South African star Kwagga Smith in Japan (2018 - 2024) for Shizuoka Blue Revs.
Mark Pickering
Nov 141 min read
VIDEO - Best of Lui Naeata in Japan
Tongan number eight Lui Naeata starred in Japan for Kobe, Red Hurricanes and Toyota Shuttles. The Japan-qualified 30-year-old has joined...
Mark Pickering
Nov 122 min read
Yokohama’s Faf de Klerk is back in Japan
Yokohama Canon Eagles’s double World Cup-winning scrum-half Faf de Klerk is back in Japan. The 32-year-old Springboks star last played in...
Mark Pickering
Nov 82 min read
Toyota Verblitz signs Australia U20s captain
Cash-rich Toyota Verblitz has signed Australia U20s captain Toby Macpherson on a season-long loan deal from Super Rugby Pacific side ACT...
Mark Pickering
Nov 71 min read
VIDEO - Best of Rob Thompson in Japan
New Zealand's impressive centre Rob Thompson has played in Japan since 2021 and won League One in 2024 with Toshiba Brave Lupus.
Mark Pickering
Nov 31 min read
VIDEO - Best of Sean McMahon in Japan
Former Wallabies star Sean McMahon has played for Suntory Sungoliath since 2017.
Mark Pickering
Nov 31 min read
Ex-Sunwolves coach takes charge of URC club
Former Sunwolves head coach Filo Tiatia has been appointed as the interim head coach of struggling Welsh URC side Dragons RFC. Ex-All...
Mark Pickering
Nov 11 min read
VIDEO - Best of Andre Esterhuizen in Japan
Springboks centre Andre Esterhuizen played for Munakata Sanix Blues from 2017-2020 in Top League in Japan.
Mark Pickering
Oct 263 min read
Suntory Sungoliath eye Handre Pollard signing
Suntory Sungoliath are chasing the signing of South Africa’s double World Cup-winning fly-half Handre Pollard, according to reports. The...
Mark Pickering
Oct 2510 min read
Guide to the Japan team to play New Zealand
RugbyJP has profiled the 15 players Eddie Jones has selected to play the All Blacks at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Saturday. 1. Takato...
Mark Pickering
Oct 252 min read
Kubota Spears to play NSW Waratahs in November
Former League One champions Kubota Spears will play Super Rugby Pacific side NSW Waratahs at Spears Edoriku Field (Edogawa Stadium) in...
Mark Pickering
Oct 231 min read
VIDEO - Best of Isaac Lucas in Japan
Australian fly-half Isaac Lucas, 25, has been a key player for Black Rams Tokyo since joining in 2021 and is close to qualifying to play...
Mark Pickering
Oct 222 min read
Suntory paid Eddie Jones’ salary during his first Brave Blossoms tenure
League One club Suntory Sungoliath paid Eddie Jones’ salary during his first reign in charge of the Brave Blossoms, RugbyJP can...
Mark Pickering
Oct 221 min read
Liam Williams will train with Wales as he recovers from surgery
Kubota Spears full-back Liam Williams is on the road to full fitness after undergoing knee surgery and will train with Wales during their...
Mark Pickering
Oct 212 min read
2019 RWC top try scorer eyes Japan move
Former Rugby World Cup top try scorer Josh Adams would be open to making the move the play in Japan. The Wales and Cardiff wing, 29,...
Mark Pickering
Oct 201 min read
Mo'unga and Frizell will not attend Japan v New Zealand
Toshiba Brave Lupus stars Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell will not be attending Japan’s Test match against New Zealand in Yokohama...
Mark Pickering
Oct 201 min read
VIDEO - Best of Hadleigh Parkes in Japan
Former Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes won the inaugural League One season with Saitama Wild Knights in 2022. Former Pro12 winner Parkes...
Mark Pickering
Oct 191 min read
Kubota’s Liam Williams to return to Japan in December
Kubota Spears full-back Liam Williams will return to Japan in December ahead of the 2024-25 League One season. Williams, 33, made seven...
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