TOKYO (Aug. 29) Toshiba Brave Lupus made it two wins from as many games in the fledgling 2014-15 Japan Rugby Top League season as they held on to beat NTT Communications Shining Arcs 23-16 on Friday evening.

TOKYO (August 24) – Kobe Kobelco Steelers edged Ricoh Black Rams 19-17 and Toyota Verblitz downed Canon Eagles 23-16 as the opening weekend of the 2014-15 Japan Rugby Top League reached its conclusion.

TOKYO (August 23) – Suntory Sungoliath survived a huge scare as they came from behind to beat Coca-Cola Red Sparks 17-13 on Saturday.

TOKYO (August 22) – Toshiba Brave Lupus upset defending champions Panasonic Wild Knights and Kintetsu Liners held on to beat NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes as the 2014-15 Japan Rugby Top League season got underway Friday night in Tokyo and Osaka.