Japan look to finish in style
TOKYO (June 22) – Japan hope to finish a busy spring test-match campaign in style Sunday when they take on the United States in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup.
TOKYO (June 22) – Japan hope to finish a busy spring test-match campaign in style Sunday when they take on the United States in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup.
TOKYO (June 21) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named the same 23-man squad for the third game in a row Friday for Japan’s final game of the summer when they take on the United States in the IRB Nations Cup on Sunday at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
NAGOYA (June 19) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said the improved mental toughness of his side was behind Wednesday night’s 16-13 win over Canada in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup.
NAGOYA (June 19) – Japan downed Canada 16-13 in the IRB Pacific Nations to make it two straight wins over sides ranked higher than them in the world rankings.
NAGOYA (June 18) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said Wednesday’s IRB Pacific Nations Cup game with Canada would be a real test of character for his side.
TOKYO (June 17) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named his side Monday for Wednesday’s IRB Pacific Nations Cup match with Canada at the Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya.
TOKYO (June 15) – Eddie Jones said beating Wales ranked alongside the other big wins he has achieved in his career as a coach and he stressed the reason he coached Japan was the result of his long-held love for Japanese rugby.
TOKYO (June 15) – Japan beat Wales for the first time in history on Saturday winning 23-8 in front of a packed Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
TOKYO (June 14) Japan coach Eddie Jones said his team were in very good condition and hoping to make history Saturday when they take on Wales at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
TOKYO (June 13) – The Japan starting XV to take on Wales in the second test on Saturday at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground shows just one change from the team that started last week’s gallant 22-18 loss to the European champions in Osaka.