Japan

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu wants to make nation smile in RWC 2023 qualifier

Ahead of the first leg of the Oceania 1 play-off against Samoa, Rugby World Cup caught up with Kefu to discuss his team’s preparations for RWC 2023 qualification.     Toutai Kefu hopes...

Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.     The Crusaders...

USA names team to face Ireland

Head coach Gary Gold has made four changes to the starting XV with three new faces on the bench as the USA Men’s XVs National Team faces Ireland for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, KO 2:15...

Wallaby Player Ratings v France

France suffered a heartbreaking late 23-21 defeat to the Wallabies in the first Test as their 32-year wait for an away win over Australia goes on.   Lolesio had the chance to be the hero in the...

Huw Jones signs for Harlequins

Harlequins have announced the signing of Scotland international Huw Jones ahead of the 2021/22 season     Born in Edinburgh and raised in Kent, Jones, 27, has represented Scotland on 31 occasions...

Andy Farrell - Ireland v Japan Post Match

'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton

1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson    The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift.    Watson arrived...

Gatland reflects on Lions' first game on tour

The British & Irish Lions kicked their 2021 tour of South Africa off to a solid start as they put in a convincing 56-14 victory on the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.    Stuart...

Andy Farrell heaps praise on courageous Japan

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been very complimentary of Japan in the wake of his side’s 8-point victory over them on Saturday afternoon.    The Japanese continue to impress the rugby...

Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter

Former England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August.    Speaking...