Rugby
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Rugby World Cup Teams Gather across France Ahead of Tournament’s Start This Week
PARIS (AP) — The All Blacks perform the haka at a cemetery in northern France as a tribute to soldie...
September 5, 2023
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A Capsule Look at All 20 Rugby World Cup Teams in France
Captain: Antoine Dupont. Regarded as the best player in the world, for which he has been well reward...
September 5, 2023
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‘Ferrari’ Matsushima Looking to Drive Japan’s Challenge
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Kotaro Matsushima is the “Ferrari” who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World...
September 3, 2023
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Japan’s Rugby Team Arrives in France ahead of World Cup
TOULOUSE, France — Japan’s national team has arrived at its training base in Toulouse, France, ahead...
September 3, 2023
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Rugby Fans Wished Japan’s National Squad Good Luck at a Send-Off Event in Tokyo Ahead of the World Cup
Hundreds of rugby fans wished Japan’s national squad good luck at a send-off event in central Tokyo ...
August 17, 2023
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Leitch, Matsushima, Himeno Named in Brave Blossoms World Cup Squad
The Brave Blossoms squad heading to the Rugby World Cup in France next month will include Michael Le...
August 15, 2023
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Japan Passes Hard Test from Scrappy Tonga
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at H...
July 31, 2023
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Tokyo Rugby Club Caught in Bar Scandal
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Japanese rugby club Hino Red Dolphins said Friday it would suspend operations aft...
February 5, 2023
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England turn on the style to thrash Japan 52-13
LONDON (Reuters) - England put last week’s ragged defeat by Argentina firmly behind them when they r...
November 13, 2022
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Japan puts up brave fight in tough loss to All Blacks
Japan put up a tough fight but was denied a first-ever win over New Zealand when the powerful All Bl...
October 29, 2022
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Corporate group to rebuild Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium in Tokyo
The aging Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium in Tokyo will be rebuilt at a new location by a gro...
August 23, 2022
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Big 2nd half helps France top Japan 42-23 in 1st test
AICHI, Japan (AP) — France broke out of a 13-13 halftime deadlock, scoring four second-half tries Sa...
July 3, 2022
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Ex-Australian rugby player returns to Japan as coach
Ten years after opting to stay in Japan to help the city where he was playing rugby after it was rav...
December 26, 2021
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