The perception of club rugby in Japan as a soft option might still exist, albeit in rapidly diminishing numbers, but two who ...

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is taking place across 12 venues as Japan becomes the first Asian country to host the competition. The opening ceremony and first match took place at Tokyo stadium. Here's ...

Malcolm Marx was front and centre of Kubota Spear's victory over the Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars in the Japan Rugby League One on Saturday.

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japan Rugby Football Union chief Noboru Mashimo, who was instrumental in bringing the 2019 Rugby World Cup to the country, has died, the JRFU said Monday.

Thursday, 24 April 2025, marks a milestone moment, 2 000 days of Springbok triumph since their Rugby World Cup victory in ...

World Rugby has set course for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, unveiling its logo and wider branding for the tournament. Here are some of the key things to know about the event as it stands right now ...

When Japan won the rights to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup, I wasn’t too excited. The decision was made in July 2009, with England chosen for the 2015 edition and Japan four years later.

Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on 2 November 2019 and the Springboks have reigned as world champions for 2 000 days ...

Hosting a tournament doesn’t appear viable for South Africa, Ireland or New Zealand, and World Rugby is under pressure to ...