Japan – RugbyRedefined

Wales pain finally ends

- July 12, 2025July 14, 2025

Wales pain finally ends as they withstand another Japan fightback to claim first victory since Rugby World Cup. Wales ended almost two years of pain and claimed their first victory since the 2023 Rugby World Cup by securing a 31-22 triumph over Japan on Saturday. They have gone on a run of

Five-try France get the better of Japan in Toyota

- July 2, 2022July 3, 2022

France proved too strong for Japan in Toyota on Saturday as the visitors claimed a 42-23 victory in the first of two Tests between the sides. Although Les Bleus outscored their hosts by five tries to two they did not always have things going their way as Japan were competitive for

Wallabies hold on for hard-fought victory over Japan

- October 23, 2021October 23, 2021

The Wallabies have extended their winning streak, pulling off a 32-23 win over a gutsy Japan in Oita. In a disjointed performance at stages, the Wallabies managed to withhold the immense pressure from Japan to pull off the five tries to two victory. The visitors raced out to an early 14-3 lead

THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS V JAPAN

- June 27, 2021June 27, 2021

THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS V JAPAN REPORT A hat-trick of tries from debutants secured a 28-10 victory for The British & Irish Lions over Japan at BT Murrayfield in The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. Josh Adams scored the opening try on his Lions bow to kick-start the 2021 Tour in style after

RWC2019 Quarter Final #4 RESULT – Japan 03 vs 26 South Africa

- October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

South Africa produced a hugely physical performance to qualify for the Rugby World Cup semi-finals following an impressive 26-3 triumph over hosts Japan. It was a thrilling first half and the opening quarter set the tone as Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi touched down before the Brave Blossoms hit back via the

RWC2019 Quarter Final #4 – Japan vs South Africa

- October 19, 2019October 19, 2019

TOKYO, 19 Oct - South Africa are well known for being a tough, uncompromising, physical unit. But in Japan, there has been more than a hint of guile to go with the grunt. The Springboks were adept at unlocking defences with their kicking during the pool stage. Tighten up your defence

RWC Pool A Result – Japan 28 vs 21 Scotland

- October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

YOKOHAMA, 13 Oct - Japan reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a sensational first-ever victory over Scotland at a roaring International Stadium Yokohama. The hosts will play South Africa in the last eight next Sunday in Tokyo after a display of breathtaking pace and skill that sent

RWC Pool A Preview – Japan vs Scotland

- October 13, 2019

TOKYO, 13 Oct – A preview of Sunday's final Pool A fixture between Japan and Scotland, which is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 at International Stadium Yokohama. The Big Picture How do you prepare for potentially the biggest game of your career when you know, in the back of your mind,

RWC Pool A Result – Japan 38 vs 19 Samoa

- October 6, 2019October 6, 2019

TOYOTA, 5 Oct - Japan, like England, have three victories out of three at Rugby World Cup 2019. Just like England, they top their pool. Unlike England, though, their progress to the quarter-finals is not yet secure, even with the bonus point achieved by Kotaro Matsushima in added time in

RWC Pool A Preview – Japan vs Samoa

- October 3, 2019

Head coach Jamie Joseph makes just two changes to his starting XV from the Ireland game in the hope of continuing Brave Blossoms' winning ways. AICHI, 3 Oct - Pieter Labuschagne remains as captain and fellow flanker Michael Leitch returns to the starting XV for Japan as hooker Atsushi Sakate makes