SACRAMENTO, California (July 24) – Japan went down to their first loss in this year’s Pacific Nations Cup as they fell 23-18 to the United States at Bonney Field.

TOKYO (July 22) – Japan coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play the United States on Friday (Saturday at noon Japan time).

SAN JOSE, California (July 19) – Japan opened their 2015 Pacific Nations Cup campaign in style on Saturday (Sunday morning in Japan) with a 20-6 win over Canada at Avaya Stadium.

TOKYO (July 17) – Tim Bennetts is set to win his first cap for Japan off the bench after he was named in the Brave Blossoms’ 23-man squad for their Pacific Nations Cup opener against Canada on Saturday.

TOKYO (June 29) – Japan will take a 37-man squad to North America for this year’s Pacific Nations Cup.

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HONG KONG (May 23) – There were mixed emotions in the Japan camp Saturday following an eventful day at Aberdeen Sports Ground.

HONG KONG (May 23) – Japan doubled up as Asia rugby champions Saturday as the Sakura XV beat Hong Kong 27-12 to join the Brave Blossoms as champions of the world’s biggest continent.

HONG KONG (May 22) – Japan head coach Eddie Jones said Friday it was essential his team have a Plan B ahead of Saturday’s game against Hong Kong at Aberdeen Sports Ground as a big storm is expected to hit the former British colony over the weekend, adding to what are already difficult conditions underfoot.

TOKYO (May 20) – Ayumu Goromaru will lead Japan on Saturday as they look to wrap up their Asia Rugby Championship campaign with victory in Hong Kong.