Bath enter race for Vermeulen
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being pursued by English Premiership side Bath as a possible signing after he finishes his stint in Japan.
Japan blank Georgia
Lock Wimpie van der Walt scored a try as Japan thrashed Georgia 28-0 at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday.
Italy break losing streak
Italy survived a late Japan fightback to win 25-22 in Kobe on Saturday and draw the series 1-1.
Japan hammer poor Italy
Japan beat Italy 34-17 in Kyushu on Saturday to extend the Azzurri’s winless run to eight games.
Bulls prop moves to Japan
John-Roy Jenkinson has been released from his contract with the Bulls to further his career with the Sanix Blues in Japan.
Smith sacked after arrest
Wallaby legend George Smith has been sacked by Suntory Sungoliath after his arrest for the alleged assault of a taxi driver. The 37-year old was arrested in Tokyo on New Year’s Eve after he allegedly assaulted a taxi driver after refusing to pay his taxi fare. Smith, who denied the allegations, was detained in prison for 18 days after prosecutors… Read more →
Japan reveals World Cup mascots
The mascots for the 2019 World Cup are mythical, lion-like creatures, who were believed in ancient Japan to chase away evil and bring happiness.
Smith detained for 18 days
Former Wallabies star George Smith was held in police custody for 18 days before being released without charge after his arrest for alleged assault in Japan. Japanese media reported that Smith was apprehended by police on New Year’s Eve after he allegedly refused to pay a 10,000 yen (R1,112) taxi fare and attempted to flee, before punching the pursuing taxi… Read more →
Saffas to leave Japan club
The NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes have confirmed the departure of four South Africans.
Former Wallabies star arrested
Former Wallabies flanker George Smith was reportedly arrested for assaulting a Japanese taxi driver on New Year’s Eve. According to reports, the Suntory Sungoliath player was apprehended by police after he allegedly refused to pay a 10,000 yen (R1,112) taxi fare and attempted to flee, before punching the pursuing taxi driver. Smith is said to have denied the allegation, but was… Read more →
