All posts tagged "Japan"
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoMcKenzie sets her sights on reaching quarter-finals
HEAD COACH: Lesley McKenzie CAPTAIN: Iroha Nagata JAPAN head into the World Cup full of momentum on the back of a...
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoChris Hewett: France and England lead charge for 2027 World Cup
The last time the World Cup was played out on Australian soil, a little over two decades and a thousand poison-dart...
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Features
/ 7 months agoJoe Santamaria: Uruguay closing in on World Cup 2027 spot
Joe Santamaria talks to coach Rodolfo Ambrosio about their potential RWC2027 showdown with Chile Having featured in the first-ever World Cup...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoJeff Probyn: Women’s World Cup accessing all areas is good for game
Just four days to go before the 10th Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in the stadium of Light in Sunderland,...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoPete Ryan: Freddie Thomas set to be a star of the future for Welsh Rugby
A fresh slate for a proud rugby nation, new faces will be looking to make a massive impact. Steve Tandy will...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Chief: No quotas on squad selection
Andy Farrell has been given the green light to pack his squad with Irishman again – if he gets the Lions...
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoChris Hewett: Wallabies make the obvious choice with Giteau Law change
Inevitable. Had to happen. Written in the stars. Quite why the Australian rugby hierarchy spent so long umming and aaahhing about...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoPrem Rugby Transfers: Five key signings show way for Bath
Ben Jaycock assesses the comings and goings in the transfer market as the Premiership prepares for the coming season With the...
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News Extra
/ 7 months agoDiamond happy as Falcons sign Japan back rower
NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE have signed veteran Canon Eagles back rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old Japan international previously...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: George Skivington sets his sights on building another crop of Kingsholm legends
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Gloucester Gloucester did not win...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoCharlie Elliott: Louis Rees-Zammit set to light up rugby again after giving up on NFL dream
After 18 months away from the sport that first made him a star, Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his decision to return...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoFormer Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL
Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL. Rees-Zammit signed an active roster...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoSteve Borthwick’s wishful thinking of trying Alex Dombrandt in the centres
It emerged this week that Steve Borthwick is chasing a similar “interchange” mirage as Andy Farrell, with the England head coach...
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Features
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality
Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...
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Features
/ 8 months agoIan Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top
My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoThese young South Africans are the best in the business
I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoLibbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus
SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoSteve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach
Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: England’s aim must be 2027 World Cup final
Paul Rees says that Steve Borthwick's men must build on their series success in Argentina, and aim for glory at the...
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Features
/ 8 months agoCuts are an admission of failure
THE goings-on in Wales bring to mind the book Agatha Christie said was the one she found the most difficult to...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: With the stars they have, Harlequins should be winning many more games
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Harlequins It is only four...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoSummer Internationals Team of the Week: All Blacks dominate in big win over France
International rugby action took place for the second weekend in a row over the past few days, with the Summer Series...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks produce new controversial tactics
The second full weekend of summer rugby took place, and, as always, there were plenty of things to talk about after...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoWales 31-22 Japan: Dan Edwards has last word to snap historic losing streak
Japan ..................... 22pts Tries: Takeuchi 40, Dearns 58, Riley 61 Conversions: Lee 40, 61 Penalty: Lee 23 Wales ......................31pts Tries: Adams...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoNewcastle’s Best XV: Falcons set to rule the roost
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoFrench Column: Top c14 lubs getting back in the swing
The Top 14 final brought the curtain down on the 2024/25 French rugby season just 15 days ago, with Toulouse lifting...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend
Following some big games last week, teams playing in series now have a good gauge on their opponents, and those touring will have acclimatised to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Final audition for the British and Irish Lions
The dust has now settled on the summer’s first weekend of international rugby, and now teams get to do it all over again. ...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Wales’ streak continues and George Ford makes history
With rugby‘s Summer Internationals starting throughout the weekend, there were some interesting storylines surrounding the teams and players involved. It was almost an endless...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoJapan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time
Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: Dark day for Wales in land of rising sun
For more than an hour on Saturday in a land renowned for its courtesy, Japan overdid the welcome bit to such...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoExeter Chiefs decide to go Down Under as they begin their rebuilding exercise
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs Exeter quickly became...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend
With plenty of international games on the agenda this weekend, there is set to be a good mix of household names...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Huwipulotu get chance for British and Irish Lions
This weekend represents a real start to the summer international calendar, with countless tours set to begin. There will also be...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoGreasy ball will test Wales in Japanese heat – Matt Sherratt
Matt Sherratt says he is more concerned by the prospect of a greasy match ball than the sweltering conditions facing Wales...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoJosh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt
Wales boss Matt Sherratt has hailed the return of Josh Macleod as “massive” after selecting the Scarlets flanker for their Test...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoSummer Internationals: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch for each series
Plenty of international series are starting this weekend, marking the official first weekend of the summer schedule. Some nations have already...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoDasher Elliot Daly times it just right once again for British and Irish Lions
Elliot Daly has a knack of timing a run to peak form in a Lions year and has repeated the trick...
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Features
/ 9 months agoFin Baxter: I want to prove my worth for England
Fin Baxter is eager to play a big part for England in Argentina with first choice loosehead Ellis Genge away with...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoBeating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake
There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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Dream Team
/ 9 months agoDream Team – Seremaia Bai Turagabec
SEREMAIA BAI TURAGABECI, THE LEEDS TYKES AND FORMER HULL IONIANS AND FIJI U20S FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoWeekend Talking Points: British and Irish Lions Tour opener, Top 14 Final, Legends bow out for BaaBaas
There is a mix of international rugby and club rugby this weekend, as different nations are at different stages of their seasons. The...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones’ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLiam Williams: What’s Next for the Welsh Rugby Star?
The British and Irish Lions are now in Australia; many phenomenal talents have worn the famous red jersey. A former Lion...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoCharlie Elliott: A breakdown of each international squad for the Summer Tests
With most domestic leagues finishing their seasons in the past few weeks, the attention is being turned to the international rugby...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoTraining is brutal, hot and stuffy, admits Adams
nBy HARRY TOVEY WALES have taken brutal measures as they bid to end their 17-Test losing streak next month when they...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Don’t let Joe Schmidt take British and Irish Lions for a ride
The Lions are being taken for pussycats by Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Contrary to the assurance given by Phil Waugh, the...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoWe don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin
WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...
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Features
/ 9 months agoYoung Guns – Luke Griffiths
England U19s second row Luke Griffiths’ professional rugby career started with a bold LinkedIn message and a leap of faith to...
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