Saffas Abroad: Bok trio go big in Japan
Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who shone on debut in the Japan League One, while over in Europe, Jasper Wiese and Andre Esterhuizen both played influential roles in Champions Cup wins.
Kolbe set for Toulon exit
Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to leave French giants Toulon and take up a lucrative deal in Japan before the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Bok duo set for big-money moves to Japan
Faf de Klerk is reportedly linked with a big-money move to Japan, while Stormers-linked Lood de Jager may yet be swayed by the yen over the rand.
Prominent Boks to aid Japan’s chase for global appeal
Japan’s rugby union season kicks off on Friday with big ambitions, tongue-twister team names and a rebrand that has left some fans wondering which version of the sport they will be watching.
Japanese club fire Aussie star after drugs arrest
Former Australia international Blake Ferguson has been fired by NEC Green Rockets without playing a game after being arrested in Tokyo on drug charges.
All Blacks fullback joins Suntory in Japan
All Blacks fullback Damian McKenzie will leave the New Zealand Chiefs franchise, based in Hamilton, to join Suntory Sungoliath in Japan, the Japanese franchise announced on Monday.
Watch: Mapimpi debuts for Red Hurricanes
Makazole Mapimpi made his debut for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes on Saturday, with the Springbok wing only featuring in the first half of a pre-season game against the Shimizu Blue Sharks.
Barrett’s Japan move confirmed
Beauden Barrett will play for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath in 2021 as part of a sabbatical in his four-year contract with New Zealand Rugby.
Ackermann: Japan move a ‘fun challenge’
Johan Ackermann says he still hopes to coach at an international level after leaving Gloucester for the Red Hurricanes in Japan.
April extends Japan stay
Sunwolves flyhalf Garth April has extended his stay in Japan after signing a deal to join Top League side Shimizu Blue Sharks.
