Super Rugby organisers SANZAR have confirmed that Japan has beaten Singapore to become the preferred bidder for the 18th Super Rugby franchise.

TOKYO (Oct. 14) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named four uncapped players Tuesday for Japan’s two games and two tests in November.

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TOKYO (July 7) – Japan will host the Maori All Blacks in a two-game series in November.

TOKYO (June 21) – Japan coach Eddie Jones paid tribute to the crowd Saturday following his side’s historic 26-23 win over Italy.

TOKYO (June 21) – Japan picked up their 10th straight win and a historic first against Italy on Saturday as the Brave Blossoms beat the Azzurri 26-23.

TOKYO (June 20) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said he expected Italy to play a tight physical game when the two sides meet Saturday at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

TOKYO (June 19) Japan coach Eddie Jones kept faith with the same 23 players that beat the United States last week when he named his side Thursday for Saturday’s clash with Italy at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

CARSON, California (June 14) – Japan recorded their ninth straight win and their second in this year’s IRB Pacific Nations Cup as they beat the United States 37-29 on Saturday at the StubHub Center.

TOKYO (June 12) – Japancoach Eddie Jones named his side Thursday for the game against the United States at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, on Saturday (Sunday 11.30 a.m. Japan time).