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I’m loving life on and off the pitch in Japan, says James Gaskell
By Ben Jaycock Former Wasps and Sale lock James Gaskell is thriving in Japan with Toyota Shuttles as they target promotion to the top tier. The...
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/ 1 month agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Ardie Savea leads the way to trounce Crusaders
By Ben Jaycock Moana Pasifika beat serial tournament winners the Crusaders for the first time in their history as talisman Ardie...
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/ 1 month agoJapan Rugby League One Round 13 Preview: Massive weekend for Cheslin Kolbe’s Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath
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/ 2 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Highlanders add to Blues misery
By Ben Jaycock The Blues have suffered back-to-back defeats to start their title defence with 13-man Highlanders springing an almighty surprise....
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/ 2 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Five talking points from opening weekend
By Charlie Elliott One of the best and most entertaining leagues in rugby union returned this weekend, with Super Rugby Pacific...
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/ 3 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific 2025: New Zealand’s Dominance Challenged by Rising Teams
By Nemani Nadolo As Super Rugby Pacific enters its 2025 season, New Zealand teams continue to hold the upper hand, but...
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/ 3 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific Preview – Superstar Ardie Savea the man to ignite Moana Pasifika
Super Rugby Preview By Ben Jaycock Ardie Savea’s move to Moana Pasifika is the headline transfer and there’s a feeling of...
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/ 3 months agoOfficial Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 – Round Seven
Division One Last year’s finalists throwing another party, and a bout between two of the major contenders who would be king,...
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/ 4 months agoJapan League One – Round Three Preview
Division One A six-team finals series might afford more time to make up ground lost early in the season, but it...
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/ 5 months agoJapan League One 2024/25 Season Preview
The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One kicks off next week, with the tournament opening with the clash between Mie...
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Chris Hewett
/ 8 months agoRobertson needs to redress the balance
Chris Hewett Thinking allowed It was a cheap shot, admittedly, but only a pacifist or a fool would spurn the opportunity...
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/ 9 months agoHardy on hand to grab last-gasp win
By ROGER PANTING Reds...................................35 Tries: Asiata 14, 28, 51; Grealy 59, 69 Conversions: O'Connor 14, 28, 51, 59, 69 Wales...................................36 Tries: Griffin 4, Grace...
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/ 10 months agoClarke on rampage as Blues take gold
By LUKE JARMYN Blues...................................41pts Chiefs .................................10pts Tries: A Ioane 12, Clarke 21, 50, 61, Lam 72 Conversions: Plummer 13, 22, 51,...
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/ 11 months agoChiefs delight as they stun ’Canes
World Rugby By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific round-up Results and fixtures Blues 34 - 20 Brumbies Hurricanes 19 - 30...
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/ 11 months agoGregor Townsend will not close the door on George Turner’s Scotland career
Gregor Townsend is adamant the door is not closed on George Turner’s Scotland career although he acknowledged it will be “challenging”...
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/ 11 months agoGeorge Turner raises doubts over Scotland future after making switch to Japan
Scotland’s first-choice hooker George Turner has signed for Japanese side Kobelco Kobe Steelers in a move likely to have implications for...
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/ 11 months agoRebels facing tough test against ‘Canes
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Super Rugby Pacific play-off spots were confirmed this weekend, with the soon-to-be extinct Melbourne...
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/ 11 months agoShock for Knights as Lupus snatch the title
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Toshiba Brave Lupus shocked Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights to secure their first Japan Rugby...
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/ 11 months agoMelbourne Rebels ditched by Super Rugby over financial woes
Australian Super Rugby outfit Melbourne Rebels have been dropped from the competition due to financial difficulties. The Rebels have been in...
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/ 11 months agoCrusaders stun Blues to keep season alive
By TOM JEFFREYS Super Rugby Pacific round-up Crusaders salvaged some dignity in their torrid Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a shock...
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/ 12 months agoDamian strikes as Knights edge out Eagles
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Saitama Wild Knights continued their unbeaten run to secure a place in the Division...
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/ 12 months agoStrange ending adds to Crusaders’ misery
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By TOM JEFFREYS The Crusaders suffered yet another sucker punch in their nightmare season with a last-minute...
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/ 12 months agoMo’unga likely to be back in black
SO he hasn’t gone for good, after all. Not quite. If the All Blacks have their way, as they invariably do...
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/ 12 months agoBlues hold on in battle at the top
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Bluse held on with their backs to their try line as they edged past...
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/ 12 months agoPerenara tops try list as ’Canes march on
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK TJ Perenara became the all-time top Super Rugby try scorer as his table topping...
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/ 12 months agoUnbeaten Wild Knights finish in fine style
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Saitama Wild Knights sealed an unprecedented unbeaten league season with a 43-14 win over...
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/ 1 year agoBrave Lupus safe in second
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Toshiba Brave Lupus secured second place with a 36-27 win over third placed Suntory...
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/ 1 year agoBrumbies put end to ’Canes winning start
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK The Hurricanes’ unbeaten start came to an end as the Brumbies breathed life into...
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/ 1 year agoHurricanes storm in despite triple yellow
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Hurricanes overcame a poor second half in which they conceded three yellow cards to...
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/ 1 year agoWallaby Koroibete leads way again for Saitama
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Saitama Wild Knights thumped Toyota Verblitz 40-7 to stretch their perfect record to 14...
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/ 1 year agoPorter set for Aussie return
England centre Guy Porter looks set to return to Australia this summer with the view to representing the Wallabies. Porter, who...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoLeaders Knights stretch winning run to 13
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Wild Knights extended their perfect record to 13 wins with a 50-26 win away...
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/ 1 year agoHurricanes make it a magnificent seven
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Clark Laidlaw’s unbeaten Hurricanes continued to solidify themselves at the top of Super Rugby...
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/ 1 year agoGrayson now has Japan in his sights
By BEN JAYCOCK The demise of Wasps, Worcester Warriors and London Irish has left just 10 starting fly-half spots across a...
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/ 1 year agoDeans’ unbeaten Knights charge on at summit
Japan League One round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Unbeaten Wild Knights extended their lead at the top by defeating Dynaboars 53-12. Robbie...
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/ 1 year agoBlues move top after putting 50 past Force
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK It was a weekend of one-sided blowouts in Super Rugby Pacific as the Blues...
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/ 1 year agoMcNicholl at double as Crusaders break duck
By BEN JAYCOCK Former Wales wing Johnny McNicholl scored a try in each half to help Crusaders coach Rob Penny secure...
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/ 1 year agoRebel life is just the thing for Maunder
By MARK STEVENS Jack Maunder had always been a name synonymous with Exeter Chiefs. Born and raised in the heart of...
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/ 1 year agoJapan rugby full of talent, warns Savea
By BEN JAYCOCK Ardie Savea has issued a warning to England not to underestimate Japan in the two sides' first ever...
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/ 1 year agoBeware this move to 15-a-side Rollerball
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED IF THE Six Nations failed to meet expectations, it was in a good way. Italy’s knee-clenching World...
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/ 1 year agoHurricanes fly high as Crusaders flop again
By BEN JAYCOCK Jordie Barrett bagged two tries as the Hurricanes thumped the Melbourne Rebels 54-28 to maintain their 100 per...
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/ 1 year agoGlobal 20-minute red card
SANZAAR want the 20-minute red card to be introduced worldwide with the motion set to be voted on in May. Chief...
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/ 1 year agoAussies battling to keep Petaia
ON THE BLINDSIDE Australian utility back Jordan Petaia is being chased by the country’s leading rugby league clubs. Reds flyer Petaia...
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/ 1 year agoNightmare just gets worse for Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Panic has set in for the Crusaders with the seven-time defending champions suffering their...
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/ 1 year agoSaitama make it a perfect 10 against Steelers
JAPAN LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK Saitama Wild Knights underscored their status as title favourites with an impressive 28-18 win...
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/ 1 year agoMcNicholl goes home
Wales back Johnny McNicholl has rejoined Crusaders for the remainder of the season after leaving Scarlets to return to New Zealand....
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/ 1 year agoSlick Drua continue Penney’s nightmare
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Crusaders' miserable start to their new era continued with a third straight defeat as...
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/ 1 year agoWaratahs prove too strong for Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK The Crusaders suffered back-to-back defeats to begin their title defence after the impressive Waratahs...
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/ 1 year agoRugby’s stuck in the ice age. It needs to open up
Ben Jaycock talks to Freddie Burns about life in Japan and what he thinks the sport must do to attract the...
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/ 1 year agoChiefs on a mission to down Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific started with a bang as a repeat of last year’s final...
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