Former Japan defender Maya Yoshida on why a quarter-final berth should be the target in 2026 and lessons learned from a tough domestic campaign with LA Galaxy.

The autumn internationals get under way on Saturday as teams look to pick up vital ranking points before the draw for the ...

Rassie Erasmus expressed his satisfaction after South Africa’s dominant win over Japan, praising one of his key Springboks ...

After Australia A beat a Japan XV 71-7 earlier this month, many observers would have written off Japan’s chances in the main test match at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Oct 25. Australia felt ...

Eddie Jones has called on his Japan team to try to emulate the 2015 side that pulled off one of rugby union's biggest shocks ...

Ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Japan coach Nozomi Hiroyama hails individual quality in his team and reveals inspirational effect of the senior Japan side's win over Brazil.

The Boks’ 61-7 win over Japan suggested that all manner of boxes were ticked, but the World Cup rematch against France will ...

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus can still remember where he was when Japan beat the Springboks in arguably the greatest ...

Several South Africa players lining up against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday carry vivid memories of the 'Miracle of ...

Some Springbok veterans will want to impress with their places in the starting team under pressure from rising young talents.

Fresh off their second straight Rugby Championship title, the Springboks will face Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as a ...