All posts tagged "Japan"
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSayonara to England’s hopes of improvement | Nick Cain
Nick Cain struggles to understand how the RFU can pay £750,000pa to Eddie Jones and not expect undivided attention from the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRainbow Cup: Hat-trick man Hugo is boss for Sharks
Adam Ellis reports on the first round of the Rainbow Cup for the South African franchises
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJuggling act with Japan doesn’t cry commitment
RUGBY MATTERS SO Eddie Jones was coining it over in Japan this January helping coach Suntory, and Beauden Barrett in particular,...
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/ 5 years agoWilliams joins Willi at the Warriors
Signing: Owen Williams WORCESTER have signed Owen Williams from the Red Hurricanes in Japan. The 29-year-old former Leicester and Gloucester fly-half,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales fly-half Owen Williams to join Worcester Warriors this summer
Williams, who can also play centre, is seen as the replacement for the outgoing Duncan Weir at Sixways
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoPremiership Rugby and Lions reach agreement for clubs to release players
The Lions will play a warm-up match against Japan at Murrayfield on June 26
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAlun Wyn Jones deal lets him go to World Cup
Signed to a new deal at the WRU and Ospreys this week, a contract clause could take the Wales captain through...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTruro get their timing right in Daily Mail Cup
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools SIXTH form colleges competing against schools became a hot topic in...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWe will be rusty but ready for the Lions
PAUL REES talks to Japan coach Jamie Joseph about Murrayfield date after 18 months with no internationals Japan generated such interest...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThrowing to Kruis has got Sakate on form
ATSUSHI Sakate believes the decision of the Lions to invite Japan to play them ahead of the tour to South Arica...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSuntory end Alex’s Far East adventure
JAPAN ROUND-UP By MATT MCILRAITH ALEX Goode’s Japanese expedition is over. The England man’s season-long loan deal with NEC came to an...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRory off for American adventure at Seattle
New coach: Rory Best FORMER Ireland captain Rory Best has joined the coaching staff of Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves....
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoA look back at Japan’s performance in 2015 Rugby World Cup
The 2015 Rugby World Cup saw a surprising performance by underdog team Japan. Read on to know more about the match...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGeorge Kruis interview – Don’t panic! It would be madness to boot Eddie
The England lock reflects on his excursion to the Top League and how it may impact his Lions chance, in discussion...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTop League: Rocket man Alex Goode burns off Freddie
Matt McIlraith reports on the elimination play-offs in Japan's Top League, as Goode's NEC Green Rockets advance over Freddie Burns' Shokki...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJoseph brings in foreign legion for Lions job
NEWS EXTRA By MATT MCILRAITH JAPAN will be without seven of the side that beat Scotland at the World Cupwhen they face...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoEvaluating how ready the Springboks are for the Lions
NICK CAIN EVALUATES THE SPRINGBOKS PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING LIONS SERIES WHEN Faf de Klerk was buried by a brutal Jake Ball...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoGourdon proves big is not the best policy | Chris Hewett
Rugby's struggles with David and Goliath statures for forwards can often by a headscratcher, writes Chris Hewett
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJapan is the Top League now, Quade Cooper tells Sanzaar
WALLABIES maverick Quade Cooper sees Super Rugby being turned on its head in the years to come as the growth of...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGenia blown away by O’Connor transformation
Mature: James O’Connor FORMER Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia has taken a lot of pleasure in watching James O’Connor come back from...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoParkes powers up Panasonic charge
JAPAN ROUND-UP By MATT MCILRAITH HADLEIGH Parkes took his try tally to seven for the season as Panasonic Wild Knights beat Yamaha Jubilo...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoThat Rome weekend puts block on Georgia | Chris Hewett
If Italy are not all washed up as a permanent member of the Six Nations elite –a sporting society so exclusive,...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoWayne Smith may spark new Kiwi dominance | Chris Hewett
Wayne Smith played a bigger role in the 2015 All Blacks side than you may think, writes Chris Hewett
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGatland’s Saracens problem
WARREN GATLAND will be unable to select any Saracens players in the planned Lions warm-up game against Japan – unless the...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTough to find dead certs but Taulupe one of them | Jeremy Guscott
The Wales No.8 is the first name on the Lions teamsheet at this point in time, writes Jeremy Guscott
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoMost popular sports in the world
What are the most popular sports in the world? The question is rather difficult to answer as objectively as possible. The...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFreddie Burns knows what it means to be a Tiger says Neil Back
Neil Back has his say on what the signing of Freddie Burns can do for Steve Borthwick's plans at Leicester Tigers
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLeicester Tigers confirm the return of Freddie Burns
As reported in The Rugby Paper on March 14, Burns will return to Welford Road from his stint in Japan ahead...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGreig Laidlaw gives his first impressions of Japan’s Top League
The former Scotland captain had the option to stay in France but opted instead for the wonders of Japan
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoWallabies Rugby World Cup challenge is blooming in Brisbane sun | Chris Hewett
Success in France in two years' time for Australia will rest on the crop of young players emerging under Brad Thorn...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDusautoir feels the pain of World Cup failure
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful I conic...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFrance 32-30 Wales: If it’s any consolation Wales, this was a classic match for the ages
Wales play out an absolute classic in the Paris night, as Brice Dulin strikes in the final play to smash their...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoDanny Cipriani edges closer to agreeing Bath deal
Neil Fissler reveals Danny Cipriani has been training with Jonny Wilkinson as he looks set to complete a deal with Bath
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCaptain Tom Curry could be Eddie’s own Will Carling | Nick Cain
Eddie Jones can start his rebuild in the young openside flanker and free up Owen Farrell
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Danny Cipriani close to agreeing deal with Premiership club
Neil Fissler reports on talks between Cipriani and Bath being at an 'advanced stage'
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Features
/ 5 years agoHistory insists Eddie Jones is heading for 2023 defeat | Nick Cain
SOUTH Africa bucked the overall World Cup trend twice at the 2019 tournament. The first time they did so was by...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPrince Harry granted Springbok Lood de Jager an exclusive interview
The World Cup-winner with South Africa explains what was mentioned after the Boks' win over England, and delves into life at...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 5 years agoFaultless Falcon leads Toyota’s nine-try blitz
TOYOTA VERBLITZ crushed the Munakata Sanix Blues 61-29 to keep up their 100 per cent record in the Top League, as...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Danny Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones eye Japan’s Top League jackpot
Peter Jackson and Neil Fissler report on two more blockbuster moves potentially in the works for Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoFarrell’s red mist is black spot in captaincy traits | Chris Hewett
How many bases need to be covered in what makes a Test-level captain? Chris Hewett explores after seeing the likes of...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTop League round-up: Lock star Kruis opens account as Wild Knights stretch lead at the top
Matt McIlraith wraps up Saturday's action from Japan where George Kruis and Alex Goode took to the field
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoJapan star Fukuoka was accepted by medical school
If you like rugby then you know the big star Kenki Fukuoka, who is a great player. However, he has been...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoFiji magic’s everywhere – except in World Cup | Chris Hewett
Could England hand a call-up to Bristol Bears flyer Siva Naulago?
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSpringboks will want their share of Lions flesh | Jeff Probyn
How should SA Rugby expect to be compensated for hosting a Lions 'tour' away from South Africa?
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMarchant: Centre or wing, I’m ready for next level
Joe Marchant tells Dan Gallan how time in New Zealand helped him find his voice
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLooks like it’s UK this summer for the Lions
THE Lions are finalising plans for a groundbreaking British and Irish tour this summer which could run to as many as...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoConfirmed: Willi Heinz signs for Worcester
As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neil Fissler
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’
The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBigger squads and more rest days announced for 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby make changes to Rugby World Cup criteria with player welfare in mind
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/ 5 years agoA dictator? Not me insists England head coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones' overlooking of players clearly in form isn't exclusive to his time in charge of England, writes Adam Hathaway












