England put Japan to the sword
Guy Porter scored his first Test tries as England revived their November campaign with a comfortable win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.
Vunipola wary of Japan ‘Black Hole’
Mako Vunipola has said the memory of how clubmate Alex Lozowski’s Test career came to an end against Japan means there is no chance of England taking the Brave Blossoms lightly on Saturday.
Kiwis: All Blacks no longer that scary
Former All Black Jamie Joseph and New Zealand-born Michael Leitch believe teams don’t fear the All Blacks anymore after Japan pushed them all the way on Saturday.
Japan give All Blacks big scare
The All Blacks were made to work hard for a win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday as they kicked off their northern-hemisphere tour.
Van den Heever to face All Blacks
Former Vodacom Bulls wing Gerhard van den Heever starts on the bench and will face the haka with Japan in a showdown with the All Blacks on Saturday.
Feisty Faf looking to ‘irritate’ fellow Springboks
World Cup-winner Faf de Klerk said on Thursday he wants to get under the skin of his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country’s ambitious league.
Saffas plucked for Brave Blossoms
Four South African-born players have been named in Japan’s extended training squad ahead of the 2022 Test season.
Plan to get Boks in Japan for Twickenham trip
SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release at least seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.
Am heading to Japan, Kolisi to lead Sharks in URC
Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am has signed a deal with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers that will see him spend a short stint in Japan before returning to the Sharks.
France to battle Brave Blossoms
Japan will take on France in two Tests in July when the teams meet for the first time since 2017.
