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.
FUKUOKA (May 9) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said he was really impressed with his players after they beat South Korea 66-10 to clinch the Asia Rugby Championship.
FUKUOKA (May 9) – Japan walked off with the Asia Rugby Championship on Saturday despite still having a game to play as they beat South Korea 66-10 at Level-5 Stadium.
FUKUOKA (May 8) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said he was impressed by his side’s mental attitude ahead of Saturday’s Asia Rugby Championship game with South Korea at Level-5 Stadium.
FUKUOKA (May 7) – Japan coach Eddie Jones has named his side to take on South Korea at Level-5 Stadium on Saturday.
TOKYO (May 3) – Japan coach Eddie Jones admitted that Sunday’s 41-0 win over Hong Kong hadn’t been a great performance from his team, but he said he was happy with the mindset of the team.
TOKYO (May 2) – Akihito Yamada crossed for two of Japan’s seven tries as the Brave Blossoms made it two bonus-point wins from as many games in the Asia Rugby Championship on Saturday with a 41-0 win over Hong Kong.
TOKYO (May 1) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said Friday he hoped Saturday’s game against Hong Kong would be a competitive affair, though he admitted once again that he hoped his side wouldn’t peak until Sept. 19 when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa.
TOKYO (April 30) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named his side Thursday to take on Hong Kong on Saturday in the Asia Rugby Championship.