TOKYO (Nov. 13) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named his side Thursday for Saturday’s test against Romania in Bucharest.

TOKYO (Nov. 11) – Head coach Eddie Jones praised his players Tuesday after it was officially announced by the International Rugby Board that Japan had risen to an all-time high of ninth in the world rankings.

TOKYO (Nov. 8) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said he was disappointed with the result but thought his players were outstanding in their 20-18 defeat to the Maori All Blacks on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

TOKYO (Nov. 8) – A Japan XV fell just short of ending the Maori All Blacks’ impressive winning streak, going down 20-18 on Saturday at a packed Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium.

TOKYO (Nov. 7) – Japan go into Saturday’s game with the Maori All Blacks knowing they will need a much improved performance if they are to end the Maori’s 17-game winning streak.

TOKYO (Nov. 6) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named his side Thursday for Saturday’s clash with the Maori All Blacks at a sold-out Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

KOBE (Nov. 1) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said he was disappointed with the result but proud of his players after a Japan XV lost 61-21 to the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

KOBE, Japan (Nov. 1) – Played in front of the biggest domestic crowd to watch a Japan representative team since 2004, a Japan XV went down 61-21 to the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

KOBE (Oct. 31) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said he was looking forward to Saturday’s clash with the Maori All Blacks, saying it was just the type of game his side needs with the Rugby World Cup less than a year away.

KOBE (Oct. 30) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named his side Thursday for Saturday’s game against the Maori All Blacks in Kobe.