JAPAN XV Pipped by Māori All Blacks in Nagoya Thriller
01 July,2026
The JAPAN XV came agonisingly close to defeating the Māori All Blacks for just the second time ever on Saturda…
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JAPAN XV Team Announced to Take on Māori All Blacks
26 June,2026The JRFU has announced the JAPAN XV side to take on the Māori All Blacks this Saturday, June 27 at Paloma Mizu…
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50 Days To Go Until Nations Championship Kicks Off
15 May,2026As we mark 50 days until the historic debut of the inaugural Nations Championship, the JRFU are happy to confi…
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Japan U23 Fall to Australia U20 in Coffs Harbour
14 April,2026Having won the first two matches of their Australia tour against Fiji U20 and the Australian Stockmen, Japan U…
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Japan U23 Kick Off Aussie Tour With Solid Win Over Fiji U20
05 April,2026Japan U23 started their four-match tour of Australia in the best possible fashion following their hard-fought,…
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Japan U23 Squad Named for Four-Match Tour Downunder
01 April,2026The Japan Rugby Football Union is delighted to confirm the 34-player Japan U23 squad for the team’s upcoming f…
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100 Days To Go Until Inaugural Nations Championship Kicks Off
26 March,2026History will be made in 100 days when the inaugural Nations Championship kicks off with a blockbuster opening …
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Japan Talent Squad Programme Returns for Third Year
09 February,2026The Japan Rugby Football Union is pleased to announce that the Japan Talent Squad, a programme that identifies…
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Jones Reveals 2026 Preliminary Japan Squad as RWC2027 Schedule Announced
05 February,2026Coinciding with World Rugby’s match schedule announcement for Rugby World Cup 2027, Japan Head Coach Eddie Jon…
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Japan Set to Face France, USA and Samoa in RWC2027 Pool E
03 December,2025Following the Rugby World Cup 2027 Pool Draw in Sydney, the Brave Blossoms have been drawn in Pool E alongside…